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”
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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!”
Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Everyone is feeling the winter slump, it’s dark, it’s cold, the plants/animals are hibernating and humans want to do the same. Well, here’s some reasons to go get dirty, even in the winter—it makes you happy? We know Gardening is healthy because it’s exercise, outdoors, and can allow you to grow your own organic produceContinue reading “Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy”
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
Plant Playdate – Focusing on Fall Foods
Despite all the challenges, it was a great day getting a group of gardeners together for a Plant Playdate — learning about Fall and food, harvesting growing crops and learning about eating all the colors of the rainbow! #plantsplaydate #tfesgardenclub. Rainbow in My Plate
“How To Grow Food” Videos and the Surprising Goal of Farming!
Great quote! We often think that the plants are the only goal and physical health the only benefit from eating the food we grow! We there are far more benefits of growing foods — cultivating human beings and growing young minds a focus of our garden club! We also enjoying learning from the Gardening Channel!Continue reading ““How To Grow Food” Videos and the Surprising Goal of Farming!”
Students’ 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 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 your bean sprouts… What toContinue reading “Students’ Sprout Houses – Grow Your Own Magic Beans”
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER VOLUNTEERS
Welcome Garden Guards! Check back for updates! The below information is for those whom have already completed the Summer SignUp Genius, so please do so if you have not already. To help you with your gardening duties, we have created a list with tips for volunteering in the TFES Food Garden: INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS wereContinue reading “INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER VOLUNTEERS”
TFES Garden Club – Spring 2021 Award Ceremony
To celebrate the ending of the school year, Mr McLaughlin (with the help of some students) created our 1st annual awards! Here are some of photos capturing the events! Hopefully next year we can have families attend and celebrate by eating our harvest! For this year, bubbles, applause from friends, sprout houses and certificates withContinue reading “TFES Garden Club – Spring 2021 Award Ceremony”
Wild Wednesdays in the Garden (photos and progress of the TFES Student Program)
Photos of Student Garden Club TFES Garden Club – Spring 2021 Award Ceremony To celebrate the ending of the school year, we have out 1st Annual Garden Club Awards! CLICK HERE for some of photos capturing the events! ABOUT TFES STUDENT GARDEN CLUB PROGRAM: Student Club Classes (aka meetings) take place during school time, offeringContinue reading “Wild Wednesdays in the Garden (photos and progress of the TFES Student Program)”
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