A summer poem by a Marquez School second grader

One of last year's second graders wrote the following poem as part of the Palisades' library summer reading program. It's another example of how gardening reinforces the academics! Maybe other young gardeners will write poems about the garden. If so, feel free to email Ms. Marie and I'll post them!

Good job, Sara!

Edible Gardening at the Library

Storytime and vegetable planting at the Palisades Library on July 20

Children will hear a story about growing vegetables. They will also make pots out of newspaper and plant seeds in them to take home.  Appropriate for K-3rd grade children. This will take place on the library patio from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  Marie Steckmest, Master Gardener for Marquez School will lead this activity. Contact info@palisadescares.org for further information.

This week's harvest

Today I harvested some tomatoes and herbs from the garden bed that has a squirrel-proof cover.  Kurt will be squirrel-proofing some other beds this summer! Please email me if you want some of this summer's harvest.