Union Elementary School Garden

The Union Elementary School Garden, located at a small rural school in Eastern Oregon began in 2015 when Head Teacher, Savana Pool planted a small pumpkin patch for the students. The students loved working in the pumpkin patch so much that we have decided to construct and install a full-fledged garden Spring 2016. This learning/experimental garden will include a greenhouse, fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, a reading garden surrounded by a small orchard and, of course, pumpkins. We are organic and use only heirloom and open pollinated varieties. The food produced will be used in the cafeteria, in nutritional based education and within the local community. The garden will be fully integrated into the school curriculum. Lakeview is an economically depressed designated as a USDA Food Desert and has one grocery store within a 60 mile radius. This garden provides another source of food for our community and teach students about healthy eating habits that they will carry into adulthood.