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”
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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!”
Plant Play dates – Fall 2021
Fall Farmers had a blast last week learning about ways to deal with stress, using nature to make us healthier — body and mind. We also played some fun games, harvested from the garden and kids enjoyed getting hosed down on a hot day! Meanwhile the middle schoolers planted trees out front! #plantsplaydate #tfesgardenclub
Summer SIGNUP – Volunteer in the Garden!
It’s Summer and that means Grow Time at the TFES Food Garden! Please volunteer by completing the online form at Sustainable Summer SignUp Genius. You can expect fun, natural learning and safety precautions. “GARDEN GUARDS” NEED DAILY VOLUNTEERS TO: Water, weed, pick and tend the garden’s growing crops. Detailed instructions will be sent by emailContinue reading “Summer SIGNUP – Volunteer in the Garden!”
Almost Grow Time! Prepare Your Seedlings for Outdoors
PREPARE FOR PLANTS BEFORE TRANSPLANTING OUTDOORS: If you have started from seeds indoors, you must prepare your plants by “hardening off”, which should be scheduled a week before planting outdoors. Before putting your plant outdoors, be sure that the frost dates have passed if not a cold weather crop. Check labels or use the internetContinue reading “Almost Grow Time! Prepare Your Seedlings for Outdoors”
HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
In Garden Club, we try to focus on growing our own food, but these steps will help to grow most plants from seed. Just be sure to check the internet for specific planting instructions for your plant when transplanting outdoors. Mid-May is warm enough for most plants in the Greater Philadelphia area. Download Printable ColorContinue reading “HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD”
COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB – April 24th @ 10am
Information about Community Day and what to know for the adventure! CLICK FOR SIGNUP GENIUS TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE EVENT COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB INFO: WHEN: Saturday, April 24 @ 10am-1pm Please signup below for one of the Volunteer Slots in SignUp Genius. Volunteers will arrive in timed increments (waves), so that we can bestContinue reading “COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB – April 24th @ 10am”
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