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Onions - delicious pest protection...

Onions - delicious pest protection companions!🧅
 Whether you sow by seed or bulb, I always plant a variety of onions among my brassica plants (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, radishes, mustard greens, etc.). Freshly grown onions are not only delicious, but they also help to repel unwanted critters from nibbling on...

A little secret that locals...

A little secret that locals know - San Diego is the BEST in October.☀️ 
 Sweaters and sweatshirts are essential in the morning, but by noon - the sun feels so good on your shoulders.☀️
 Happy Friday, everyone! Enjoy, with all your senses, all the fall feels in your neck...

Figuring out how to make...

Figuring out how to make garden instruction effective for 400+ students every week is a combo of having an incredible community of volunteers 🙌, structured lessons in place👍, and a thought out planting schedule that allows each child to fully experience seed to harvest magic and the attention and care...

Yesterday we had the opportunity...

Yesterday we had the opportunity to partner with San Diego Ag in the Classroom and host a professional development event with fellow garden organizations and educators.🍎 It was an honor to share our program, and I feel inspired by the educators and leaders who attended.🙌 Grateful for an incredible afternoon...

The real “after” is when...

The real “after” is when this space is FULL of life (I’m talking plants, kids, pollinators, and fun).💚 We are still planning quite a few sweet educational touches to bring even more learning, community, and good vibes into this outdoor classroom.✨ Want to see the garden redo journey that began...

Hi, and Happy Friday!!?

Hi, and Happy Friday!!? I would love to know about you and your gardening journey.? Are you curious about starting a garden, just getting your hands in the soil, a few seasons in, super seasoned, getting back to it after taking time off, or simply love to watch others grow??...

The newest additions to the...

The newest additions to the school garden are two beautiful blueberry bushes. Thinking of planting your own? Here are a few tips to consider.?? 1. Know which varieties grow well in your growing zone (we are in 10b). It doesn't freeze here during the winter, so choosing types with a...

My style is not minimalistic...

My style is not minimalistic but rather pretty eclectic. That is why I appreciate a quality staple like this T-shirt from ADVOCATE (The Label) that I could pair with literally anything in my closet!👏
 100% of the profits support survivors of Human Trafficking. Learn more about the amazing Gemma and...

Just a few more hours...

Just a few more hours to take advantage of our Back to School - 20% Off SALE!!!⏰ Garden teachers and coordinators, classroom teachers, volunteers, and parents - I created this resource to make cross-curricular garden instruction easy and impactful. No matter your set up - you could start your program...

After getting our Kinder Garden...

After getting our Kinder Garden ready - sharing Kelly’s words feel extra special!❤️ I hear comments like hers a lot - that time spent learning outdoors creates the most memorable and rewarding moments during the week.💚 Rutabaga Education's lessons provide an easy-to-use roadmap. You could start tomorrow and give yourself...

Who doesn't love a good...

Who doesn't love a good before and after??🤷🏼‍♀️ @silvergatefsg , we've got two gardens. One for our T-K and Kinder kids and one for our bigger kids.💕 Without care and kids and volunteers in the space, our Kinder Garden turned into an outright weed and overgrown crop jungle over last...

I love what I do.🥰

I love what I do.🥰 Today I had the opportunity to help one of my favorite families start their growing journey.💚 First, we talked about what is seasonably appropriate to plant by both seed and seedling, as well companion planting to help protect and enhance each crop.🤜🤛 Then - we...