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!”
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April Events Signups
Hi Growers! We have an exciting Spring planned in the garden, so be sure to signup! EVENTS We hope to see our members at our upcoming Garden events: HALF DAY GARDEN GATHERING on Friday, April 8th @ 1:30pm-3:30pm SPRING BREAK GARDEN TIME on Tuesday, April 12th @ 2pm-4pm Visit the Garden Events Page for details,Continue reading “April Events Signups”
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 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”
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”
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
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”
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”