Coral Cove Elementary

The goal of my garden is to involve children in hands-on participation with the planting, cultivation/maintenance, harvesting, and delivery of produce to the community. Nutrition and health awareness are also important components. Organic gardening techniques including composting with produce from our school cafeteria will be used to promote environmentally responsible methods.

My hope is that children will develop a sense of pride and accomplishment, become aware of environmental and nutrition issues, and makes responsible lifestyle choices. I will demonstrate to the children that fresh, healthy vegetables are delicious, and inspire them to develop culinary skills to encourage involvement with food preparation at home.

Goals will be accomplished by creating a kid-friendly garden comprised of raised beds, incorporated with "whimsical" planting containers such as painted, recycled tires. Our garden will be both productive and beneficial to the school and our community. Ultimately, my goal is to have our school participate in the local farmer