Category: School Gardening

In my last blog post, I wrote about the wonder and excitement of my first trip to a carnivorous wetland.  In this second part of the blog, I’ll share how to bring a small piece of this unique southeastern native landscape into the classroom.  Building a carnivorous bog with students is a fun way to […]

In a perfect world, I would take every student I meet to experience a wild carnivorous bog for themselves. Still, it is possible to bring a small piece of this native habitat into the classroom. As you read through these next few blog posts you will see why and learn step-by-step how to create one with […]

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is citizen science project that can be used to teach students about pollinator plant relationships.

Many warm-season vegetable crops will need support as they grow. Sprawling plants such as vining cucumbers, zucchini, and tomatoes will quickly overrun our 4’x8′ raised bed if they are not corralled. To save space, I decided to build a trellis for my garden, which will allow the cucumbers and zucchini to grow vertically. Here’s how […]