What's Happening

April 2012

April Curicullum

Essential Questions:
— What can we do to improve the health of the soil?
— How do we prepare the garden before planting?
—What is the definition of sustainable farming?

Unit Description:
The preparation of the garden introduces organic farming practices and dictates the spring activities. Each task is an opportunity for students to review safe use and care of tools. The tasks include tilling the winter cover crops, cultivating to provide proper aeration and drainage then adding compost to enrich the soil. Students will learn to grow food in a way that helps support a healthy ecosystem.

Activities:

Clear beds, screen soil and top-dress with fresh compost.
Sow sugar snap peas in the garden and greenhouse.
Transplant �Johnny Jump-Up� Viola flowers to take-home.
View �Worm Mania� video. Set-up worm bins and an observation station.
Sow lettuce, radishes, cucumbers and carrots for a �Salad Garden�.
Sow marigolds and nasturtiums for companion plantings.
Feed seedlings using organic fish emulsion.
Transplant tomatoes, basil, parsley and oregano for a �Pizza Garden�.
Monthly Reports

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Monthly Report March 2012 (.pdf)
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Joe Realmuto and Bryan Futerman, Co-Chairs, Seedlings Project
Tim Bryden, Executive Director, Project MOST
Rebecca Morgan-Taylor, Program Coordinator, Project MOST
Martha Stotzky, On-Site Coordinator, Project MOST
Kris Warrenburg, Marketing & Graphics, Project MOST