Kids can be reluctant to try vegetables, and it can be a challenge to get them to eat the recommended number of servings in a day. School gardening programs may be an effective way of not only increasing kids’ access …
Tips for Beginning School and Family Gardens on a Budget
Building and maintaining a garden can seem like an expensive project, but with some careful planning, it doesn’t have to cost much at all. Whether you work with a school that could benefit from a garden or you are the …
School Gardens Engage Students: Traverse Heights Elementary School
The Traverse Heights Elementary School garden program in Traverse City, Michigan teaches students about the importance of healthy food and healthy eating. Partnerships with FoodCorps and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension make their garden-to-table program a success. The partnership staff …
Tips for Engaging Kids with Gardening
School and home gardening is a great way to get kids to try new fruits and vegetables and learning about sustainable practices to grow them. It’s a fantastic way to teach kids about science, as well as increase their physical …
Grow This, Eat That! Youth Learning Healthy Living through Gardening and Culinary Programs
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Brevard County Extension and Family Nutrition Program along with Brevard County Public Schools, Afterschool Program, 21st Learning Centers, have partnered to offer youth an opportunity to grow their own food and …
After School Garden Clubs: Planting Seeds for Success
Many students participate in after school activities to extend their learning opportunities and spend more time with friends during the day. After school garden clubs provide a great way for students to learn about gardening and gain hands-on experience growing …
Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes (PSEs): How PSEs influence School Wellness
Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes or PSEs are new strategies for implementing positive wellness interventions into schools and communities. Individual choices are important for health outcomes, but often are not enough to enact long lasing positive health behaviors. Having healthy …
“I’ve Never Tried That Before:” The Story Behind One Afterschool Garden
“I’ve never tried that before,” said Jane* before she ate a fresh bell pepper from the Cambridge 4-H Afterschool garden located in Cocoa, Florida. Jane lives in Cocoa and joined the Afterschool Garden Club as part of the 21st…
A Guide to Gardening in the Classroom
Garden-based learning activities in the classroom promote science, math, reading, and allow students to increase their awareness of the environment and nutrition. With enough creativity, the garden and garden activities can be applied to just about any lesson taught in …
Feature Series: School Gardens
Tips for Beginning School and Family Gardens on a Budget
Building and maintaining a garden can seem like an expensive project, but with some careful planning, it doesn’t have to cost much at all… READ MORE
