Tamanend Middle School

Our school installed a garden at the end of the 2013-14 school year. We enlisted the help of an Eagle Scout to help us with this project. Although the structure of the garden is in place and we planted a crop in the spring, there is a lot of work to make the garden better. We need to renovate the beds with proper soil and create a compost system to improve the quality of the fruit and vegetables grown. In addition, we are in need of an irrigation system to complete the structure of the gardens. The foods produced in the garden would be primarily used in the Family and Consumer Sciences classes for educational purposes. It is our hope to provide access to a garden for our students so that they can begin to build an appreciation for whole foods. If we don't provide this opportunity for the young adults, then who will? We realize we have a small window of opportunity in order to make an impression on the youth. With the help of Whole Kids Foundation, we hope to make an impact.