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!”
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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
The End is Just the Beginning
Students: you have made it through a school year like no other 😷 and we are proud of you 👏. Best wishes to all the TFES students this summer and we hope to see you in the garden! Congratulations to the TFES graduating 5th graders! Sandy Run is getting some great kids! SignUp This SummerContinue reading “The End is Just the Beginning”
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”
Lessons to Grow By: Plant Needs
These Lessons have been brought to us by KidsGardening.org. They create opportunities for kids to learn and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder. They have been publishing weekly Plant Needs. We summed it up in one post for you to keep on growing! For healthy growth and development, plants must obtain justContinue reading “Lessons to Grow By: Plant Needs”
Kids Gardening Lessons to Grow By – Plant Parts: Seeds
Learning Objectives This week focuses on the structure of seeds. Kids will: Discover seeds contain baby plants inside. Explore the diversity of seeds in appearance and conditions needed for germination. Consider the importance of seeds in our world. Download Week 6 Materials Partes de las plantas: Semillas Las plantas se pueden encontrar en una amplia variedadContinue reading “Kids Gardening Lessons to Grow By – Plant Parts: Seeds”
Connect with Us on Social Media and CLUB CHALLENGE – Video Contest
CLUB CHALLENGE: To kick off Earth Day and our social media, we are hosting a contest! All welcome to participate in the Video Contest: ”How to plant a tree (or plant)”! To win, submit your short video by May 1st to TFESgardenclub@gmail.com and post on social media with #TfesGardenClubHowTo. Connect On Social Media: @TFESgardenClub hasContinue reading “Connect with Us on Social Media and CLUB CHALLENGE – Video Contest”
April Events
EVENTS by TFES Garden Club TFES Garden Club has events coming up in April, so stay tuned toGARDEN CLUB EVENTS PAGE for updates, signups and more info! Here’s a sneak peak at some events to add to the calendar: Stay tuned to GARDEN EVENTS PAGE!
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