Garden Notes

by Kaitlin MitchellOctober 03, 2022

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 2

Last week our Solana Center instructors put us into teams, and this week they put us to work! Each group was assigned a specific type of hot composting receptacle or technique and planned to bring the needed brown and green materials to create a working compost system.My team, "The Earthlings,"...

by Kaitlin MitchellSeptember 26, 2022

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 1

As part of my desire to compost and make an impact, I'm also sharing my top takeaway learnings from each week. So learn along with me, and maybe we'll both start to feel less intimidated and more impactful when putting less methane into our air and recycling more beneficial nutrients...

by Kaitlin MitchellSeptember 19, 2022

Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall

So, why do leaves change color from vibrant green to fiery autumn hues? It starts with green-pigmented chlorophyll, which is concentrated within plant cell walls. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and initiates photosynthesis, nature's process of taking light from the sun and converting it into glucose (food) for a plant.

by Kaitlin MitchellApril 28, 2022

Flashback Friday (2019) - So Much has Changed, So Much is the Same

Garden Expansion Project It was fun to revisit this pre-pandemic post to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. Three years later, we are still working on this project. Want to see what's happened since then? Check out our Instagram account HERE to see the progress Highlight of our...

by Kaitlin MitchellApril 21, 2022

Earth Day 2022 - Invest in our Planet

Earth Day 2022 - “Invest in our Planet. What will you do?” Our actions have a ripple effect, and I know that personally - I can do better. This holiday, which began in 1970 and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, chooses a theme each year. This...

by Kaitlin MitchellApril 06, 2022

Ladybugs: Beautiful Beetles that Help Protect Your Garden

My love for ladybugs runs pretty deep. It's not just because they are known to bring good luck, but they also bring a natural balance to our gardens that allows us to keep pests in check without incorporating insecticides that harm the health of our plants, bodies, and our planet....

by NewsNovember 29, 2021

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We are big believers in access to outdoor education. It helps cultivate children to be more empathetic towards the environment. Your kind words make us feel extra special, thank you Christa! #organicgardening #gardeneducation #kidsinthegarden #gardeningwithkids #gardening #gardeningtips #greenthumb #ediblegarden #gardeninglove #livingwithplants #vegetablegardening #plantsarefriends #nutritioneducation #nutritionalscience #nutritionaleducation #lessonsfromnature #naturesgarden #kidsinnature #scienceforkids...

by NewsNovember 27, 2021

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by NewsNovember 26, 2021

Who knew! The genetic composition...

Who knew! The genetic composition of mushrooms is actually more similar to humans than plants. How so you ask? when mushrooms are exposed to sunlight they can produce vitamin D — just like humans. The more you know! #organicgardening #gardeneducation #kidsinthegarden #gardeningwithkids #gardening #gardeningtips #greenthumb #ediblegarden #gardeninglove #livingwithplants #vegetablegardening #plantsarefriends...

by NewsNovember 25, 2021

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We offer lessons for students from preschool through the fourth grade! Featured here is Rutabaga's complete three-book series for Third and Fourth Grade and includes 30 lessons for Fall, Winter, and Spring. We believe in raising healthy and happy children and we know how important it is for them to...

by NewsNovember 24, 2021

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