Monthly Archives: October 2011

Valuing Aesthetics

By Raquel Jacquez | Published: October 25, 2011
At this time of year, sixth graders are chattering and buzzing around like bees in anticipation of their first day in the Edible Schoolyard kitchen.  During orientation, we emphasize cleanliness, safety, respect, responsibility, and interdependence.  We take the time to clean every corner of the kitchen classroom to demonstrate care, and we encourage students to [...]
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From Seed to Table

By Polly Clare-Rothe | Published: October 18, 2011
This week, sixth graders explored the concept of “seed to table,” a theme that we bring up often during garden classes here at King Middle School.  Sixth grade students have already participated in various aspects of the seed to table cycle by maintaining the garden’s compost piles, adding finished, nutrient-rich compost to garden beds, and [...]
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The Many Ways to Eat an Apple

By Monica Linzner | Published: October 12, 2011
What is your favorite way to eat an apple? Over the years, students of the Edible Schoolyard learn that there are many ways to eat an apple. You can enjoy it whole, right off the tree, or pressed into fresh apple cider. You can cook an apple over the stove to create a quick apple [...]
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Drink Cider and Live!

By Jason Uribe | Published: October 4, 2011
Ask any 6th grader here at King Middle School about apple cider, and they will tell you that it takes a lot – of apples and effort – to make a little. That’s because these students participated in the traditional method making of apple cider, using a human-powered, grinding and pressing machine. With a little [...]
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