…h date with his friend Matilde, who shows the moody poet her garden. Where Pablo sees conflict and sadness, Matilde sees love and hope. The story is a simple ode to a vegetable that is humble and luminous, dark and light, gloomy and glad, full of grief and full of joy—just like life. Watch a read aloud on YouTube. Recommended for ages 4-8. Find more books Both of the books above are available for Asheville-based educators to check out from our le…
…he seeds each day and keep a record of changes they see. On the fifth day, separate the scum from the good seeds that have sunken to the bottom. Rinse the seeds in a colander, then dry them on screens (window screens work well) for at least three weeks. Store the dried seeds in airtight containers, label, and date clearly. Store the containers in a cool, dark place free of humidity. If the seeds are processed properly they will remain good for sev…
…d like, try offering carrot and sweet potato tastes side-by-side. Which do participants like more? Take this activity further by hosting taste tests with different varieties of seasonal summer produce. View our Appalachian Growing Seasonality Chart see what else is in season this month in our mountain region. Side-by-side taste of different types of heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, various sweet peppers, or different colors of string beans (…
…ationship between people and domesticated plants. This book includes a companion documentary and online teacher’s guide. Choice, Control, & Change: Using Science to Make Food and Activity Decisions, by Koch, Contento, Barton (National Gardening Association): Learn about the human body systems and how food and activity are important in its well being through studying diet and activity choices. (Grades 6-8). Farm to Table and Beyond, by Koch, Cont…
…t to medium, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir often. Heat to 140 °F or higher for 15 seconds. Serve 2/3 cup. …
…r work focuses on three primary programmatic areas: Capacity Building encompasses community organizing; workshops, trainings, resource development; business planning, surveying, research; and mentoring. The Local Food Campaign involves the production of the Local Food Guide, Appalachian Grown™ branding, and activities furthering local food access, awareness, education, and outreach. Healthy Communities focuses on the education of children and fami…
…stick cooking spray and set aside. Mix oats and brown sugar together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, honey and vanilla. Pour over dry mixture and stir to coat thoroughly. Add in chopped nuts, and sunflower seeds at this point, if desired. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Stir frequently (every 5 minutes) to ensure even baking. It should be golden brown when it is done. Let it cool on the baking sheet and then break up…
…rgy needed to transport them, lessening emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Celebrate Earth Week by cooking up a big batch of Mashed Potatoes with Spinach for dinner. Kids can help with tearing the spinach into small pieces, mashing the potatoes, and mixing everything together. If you prefer, you can substitute another locally grown green of your choice for the spinach. Kale, Swiss chard, or cabbage will all be tasty substitutions in this…
…children’s books? Visit the Growing Minds’ farm to school literature database to browse our collection of recommended books. Type “flowers”, “spring”, or “May” into the search bar to discover more books that align with this week’s theme. Recipe for Tuesday, 5/5: Strawberry Salsa for Cinco de Mayo Strawberry Salsa Today is Cinco de Mayo, an annual celebration observed in some parts of Mexico and the US on the fifth day of May. May also marks th…
…One, two, three it’s a farmer’s life for me! Spend a day out in the fields and find out what farmers do! You’ll also find endnotes with fascinating facts about animals and crops. Go to www.barefootbooks.com/farmerslife to access your audio singalong of music by The Flannery Brothers and video animation online. This book is also available in a Spanish edition entitled ¡Vivamos la Granja! …