The edible peace patch garden at Campbell Elementary School saw it's first ever class today! Mrs. Moraniec's 3rd-5th grade class came out for a tour of the brand new garden and helped plant some sunflower seeds.
(Mrs. Moraniec's class gathered around the sunflower bed)
Alix and I started our shift at Campbell today expecting to just do maintenance around the beds and prep them to be "class worthy" for lessons next week. After yesterday's rain, we knew the soil would be ready to receive seeds and seedlings today. After planting several seedlings and watering the already started beds, we were pleasantly surprised when Mrs. Moraniec offered the volunteer work of her class! We were eager to have help since this young garden still has a long way to go. It was great to have the kids come out and see the garden in it's early stage so that when they come out throughout the semester the development within the garden will be more noticeable to them.
(Alix Brett planting seedlings)
As we were touring the beds, I asked the group if they could identify one of the plants that was already growing in one of the beds. Seeing them struggle, I offered a hint "It starts with a 'B." I chuckled to myself when I got several "It's Butter!" responses. I finally told them it was broccoli and that got several approvals from the kids. Moments like that in the garden are the best!
The beds are looking great and the soil was thankful for the rains yesterday and especially after today's first visiting class, this garden is officially "up and running."
Andrea Martin
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