This Spring, we have a total of 115 TFES Students part of our Learn@Lunch Program, exploring nature hands-on in the new TFES Food Garden! In the TFES Garden Club, we focus on growing our own food (and eating it too!). Part of our mission is to help our families grow at home, so we areContinue reading “Student Photos and Instructions for Take-Home Plants— Grow Your Own Food…at Home!!!”
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How To Care for Your Student’s Take-Home Plant
THIS WEEK: WE ARE SENDING HOME CUPS OF SOIL WITH SEEDS YOUR KIDS PLANTED! In Garden Club, we focus on growing our own food, and part of our mission is to help our families grow at home! So, we send home starter plants and are here to support our families to grow! We have putContinue reading “How To Care for Your Student’s Take-Home Plant”
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
Welcome Watering Warriors and Garden Guards! We thank you for your help! Below are some important instructions for your volunteering at the TFES Food Garden. Please check back for updates previous to your signup date. To help you with your gardening duties, we have created a list with tips for helping with chores in theContinue reading “INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARDEN VOLUNTEERS”
THANKS A BUNCH TO ALL OUR COMMUNITY DAY SUPPORTERS
SPECIAL THANKS TO LOWES Thank you so much to our partner Lowes in Upper Moreland and its Manager Chad Haussman, for joining us at Community Day and for donating soil, compost, sand, 20 bags of gravel, a shed (coming soon) and other supplies! Be sure to shop at Lowe’s! THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!!!! It Takes aContinue reading “THANKS A BUNCH TO ALL OUR COMMUNITY DAY SUPPORTERS”
Kick-Off Day Recap and Photos
Thank you to all joined us this weekend for the Kick-Off to begin to recreate the TFES Garden Club Food Garden. It was cold and cloudy but we got so much done! Special thanks to the following who made this day possible: Our Local Lowes for sponsoring supplies for the new garden! Bob Ariyamitr GardenContinue reading “Kick-Off Day Recap and Photos”
Spring 2023 – Save the Dates
November News: ‘FALLING FOR PLANTS’
HARVEST HAPPENINGS: Fall Student Program @Recess: We had a great time at our One Garden Club @Recess this Fall. See PHOTOS FROM Fall 2022 at https://bit.ly/GardenFall2022Photos (sneak peak below….) Did Your Student Miss It? – SignUp: If you missed it, become a member for Spring’s session. – Previous Members: be sure to Update your student’sContinue reading “November News: ‘FALLING FOR PLANTS’”
Give Us Your Garden Story – Testimonial Time!
We have been getting some great feedback from parents. So many kids enjoy eating new foods like Kale and Radishes, which we grew and tasted this year! Such amazing stories of children’s seeds taking off and growing into huge tomato plants, which sometimes even inspired backyard gardens! WE WANT TO HEAR MORE FROM YOU!!!! PleaseContinue reading “Give Us Your Garden Story – Testimonial Time!”
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”
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”
TFES GARDEN CLUB 