Cedar Grove Elementary School

Last year I worked with the 21st Century Afterschool Program here at my school and we started a garden. We planted tomatoes, green bell peppers, summer squash, green pole beans and sweet potatoes. The students became so excited about planning, preparing and planting the garden that I too became overjoyed as we watched and recorded the progress of the garden. This sparked excitement from students from other classes which made us want to expand the garden.

The goal of this grant is to expand our existing garden, by providing more raised boxes, purchase items to be planted throughout the year as well as provide the needed storage and supplies. It would allow our students to be able to learn how to grow their own food, as well as know how Math and Science ties into planning and planting a garden. By our having the support of the 4-H Extension services we will have volunteers from the community coming by and participating in the soil testing, maintenance and upkeep of the garden.

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