St. Luke Catholic High School

Program Type: 
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
High School, Middle School
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
500
Year Founded: 
2014
About the Program: 

Our goal this year is to create a three sisters garden. A three sisters garden consists of corn, beans and squash and/or pumpkin. These vegetables work together to grow well. The corn creates a structure for the beans to grow on. The squash and/or pumpkins create a natural weed barrier. The First Peoples grew their food like this. We offer Native Studies courses at our school and this garden will link with our program.
In many schools there are Aboriginal students who do not see their culture reflected in our public schools. This garden will be another way to teach students about the culture of Aboriginal Peoples.
It is also hoped that the corn will be used for a luncheon gathering at the Salvation Army Food bank. The beans will also be used at the food bank. The pumpkins will be harvested by students to carve and to bake pies with.