TFES Garden Club

115 Students Enjoy a Salad Party of their Spring Harvest

In June, we wrapped up the Student Program @Recess for the school year! 115 students received awards and enjoyed the fruits of their labor with a SALAD PARTY! Not everyone liked everything, but most of the kids tried the serval of the fresh vegetables we grew in the garden! Each student had the opportunity toContinue reading “115 Students Enjoy a Salad Party of their Spring Harvest”

SUMMER SIGNUP – DAILY “WATERING WARRIORS”

“GARDEN GUARDS & WATER WARRIORS” NEED DAILY VOLUNTEERS TO: Water, weed, pick and tend the garden’s growing crops. It’s easy and rewarding! Click to visit the Summer Info & Signup Page or visit, http://www.TFESgardenclub.org/summer. SUMMER SIGNUP – WATERING WARRIORS Volunteer to water and tend the crops from the growing community garden during its busy season!Continue reading “SUMMER SIGNUP – DAILY “WATERING WARRIORS””

Sprout Houses – Grow Your Own Magic Beans

The sprout house is a favorite craft, which highlights the health benefits of eating beans (they really are magic!) and how easy it is to germinate a seed. Check out this resource for sprout house instructions and additional activities to do with your magic bean Sprout House. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-Little-Sprout-House-Printable-1218023. Here’s what to do next with yourContinue reading “Sprout Houses – Grow Your Own Magic Beans”

Garden Club’s Past Week and This Coming Week!

We are so happy to be back at recess this past week. Again, this past Thursday, we enjoyed growing with the K, 1st, 2nd grades. (This coming week, on 5/26 the older grades will meet). We are happy to announce that we finished planting the food garden’s 15 beds and 10 container gardens filled withContinue reading “Garden Club’s Past Week and This Coming Week!”

The TFES Garden Club’s Student Program is Back for Recess!

The TFES Garden Club’s Student Program is back during the school day, and offers TFES students hands-on gardening activities. Student members will meet THURSDAYS, at their grade’s lunch recess time. Signup Links and More Info at http://www.tfesgardenclub.org/students. “Sprouts” (grades K-2) and “Seedlings” (grades 3-5) will alternate weeks for Club Classes. SIGNUP DEADLINE is May 1st,Continue reading “The TFES Garden Club’s Student Program is Back for Recess!”

Earth Day Weekend with Upper Dublin Tree Tenders. #UDstrong

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THE TFES GARDEN CLUB AND THE UPPER DUBLIN TREE TENDERS. JOIN US TO SUPPORT TORRNADO RE-LEAF IN UPPER DUBLIN BY PLANTING TREES, where many were downed in the 2021 Tornado. Support our community, our eco-system, and our furry/feathered friends all in one Earth Day! DATES: Saturday 4/23, Sunday 4/24, and MondayContinue reading “Earth Day Weekend with Upper Dublin Tree Tenders. #UDstrong”

Thank you for Supporting on Cleanup Day 2022

Thanks a bunch 🥦 for Supporting the Garden Club Cleanup Day 2022! The TFES Administration, Community and the following who made Cleanup Day possible: Mr Joshua Meyers (of Sandy Run Middle School) and his dad, the original builders of the TFES Garden Club 12 years ago. Sandy Run Middle School Student Council Members, who ranContinue reading “Thank you for Supporting on Cleanup Day 2022”

History Lesson Victory Gardens — How Vegetables Fight Food Shortages During WWI and WWII

Victory gardens (originally called war gardens or liberty gardens) made their first appearance during World War I (1914–1918). President Woodrow Wilson called on Americans to plant vegetable gardens to ward off the possible threat of food shortages. Americans took up the challenge as a civic and patriotic duty. During World War I (1914-1918) and WorldContinue reading “History Lesson Victory Gardens — How Vegetables Fight Food Shortages During WWI and WWII”

History Lesson on Victory Gardens — How Vegetables Fight Food Shortages During WWI and WWII

Victory gardens (originally called war gardens or liberty gardens) made their first appearance during World War I (1914–1918). President Woodrow Wilson called on Americans to plant vegetable gardens to ward off the possible threat of food shortages. Americans took up the challenge as a civic and patriotic duty. During World War I (1914-1918) and WorldContinue reading “History Lesson on Victory Gardens — How Vegetables Fight Food Shortages During WWI and WWII”

A Year of Growth – Gardens, Food and Young Minds!

The TFES Garden Club was revived in the Spring of 2021. It was a year full of challenges, growth and kids gardening. We are excited to share a review of our year growing food and young minds at Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School in Upper Dublin, PA. CLICK TO SEE ALL PHOTOS – The photo foldersContinue reading “A Year of Growth – Gardens, Food and Young Minds!”