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Spring Planting Preparation Begins
Starting March 22, students planted trays of flowers for the indoor growing house.Students also tried spinach planted during the winter, and clean up in the garden began. -
Final Preparations for Spring Programming
Garden clean-up was completed, mulch was laid and signs were put up. The garden was ready for the spring planting. -
Spring Planting Officially Began
Students planted strawberries and potatoes in one of the straw bale gardens, and herbs, including rosemary and mint, were planted in pots. Several classes planted their spring recipe gardens. -
Pizza Gardens Planted
Starting on June 6, second and third grade students planted their pizza gardens while first graders planted zinnias. Madison School and Community Recreation Safe Haven students planted in the straw bales and raised beds. -
Cherry Harvest and Nutritional Programming
Students harvested and pitted cherries from the sour cherry tree and received nutrition education. -
Summer Season Kicked Off
During the summer season, the garden depended on volunteers to maintain the space. Nancy Kieraldo created a summer volunteer night on Monday nights where students, families and community members in the Glendale neighborhood assisted with garden maintenance. -
Summer Season Ends
Summer Volunteer Nights come to a close as the school prepares for the start of fall term. -
Fall Garden Programming Began
Starting on September 12, garden work focused on MSCR Safe Haven students and nutrition programming. -
Fall Cleanup Began
Students helped to clean up the garden in order to prepare it for the winter season. -
MSCR Safe Haven Fall Festival