…rogram. On Thursday, September 24, Posana will once again provide a 100 percent local menu with proceeds benefiting the Growing Minds Farm to School program. When asked why he supports Growing Minds, Posana owner Peter Pollay replies, “Understanding where your food comes from is very important for anyone, but especially young children, to know. I give to the Growing Minds program because I think every child should be provided with local food and f…
…, to taste Balsamic vinegar and olive oil Directions: Cut tomatoes into slices. Combine tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Toss the tomatoes and mozzarella with the basil, salt, and pepper. Assemble ingredients on a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil to serve. *There are many wonderful varieties of heirloom tomatoes available at farmers markets in August. Consider using Mr. Stripey, Cherokee Purple, or other heirloom tomatoes fo…
…your own heart shapes? When you find a heart, photograph it or draw a picture of it. How many hearts can you find or make? — That’s it for this week. Check back next week for new resources. Click here to access Day by Day resources from past weeks. If you didn’t find what you’re looking for here, please visit our Lesson Plans page….
…your school garden. Visit Sow True Seed on the web at www.sowtrueseed.com….
…A great singalong, complete with a CD or access audio singalong and video animation online at barefootbooks.com/drivetractor. Learn about farming through the seasons. Sung by SteveSongs….
…vailable on this page). You can also visit the National Park Service website to learn more about these amazing creatures. — That’s it for this week. Check back next week for new resources. Click here to access Day by Day resources from past weeks. If you didn’t find what you’re looking for here, please visit our Lesson Plans page….
…ake a high-pitched whistling sound to alert other groundhogs to danger, hence the common name “whistlepig”. Groundhogs will retreat to their burrow or climb trees to escape from predators, which can include red-tailed hawks, bobcats, and foxes. They can easily climb fences (as seen in the photo above!). Activities for Thursday, 2/4 Here’s a Little Groundhog Materials: Groundhog cutout and poem Brown paint and brush (optional – add a little sand…
…sauce (optional) Directions: Peel luffa squash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice elephant ear stalks diagonally into half-inch pieces. Thinly slice green onions. In a large frying pan get the oil hot. Add garlic cloves, and swirl the pan to distribute the flavor. Add your sliced vegetables and squash and cook until they are very tender. Add salt to taste. Serve alongside rice with oyster sauce for additional seasoning, if desired. Activity Ex…
…s a job, but I enjoy it,” said Jorge. Find Growing Minds educational resources that compliment this video below. Lesson Plans & Resources: Peppers can be picked at any stage. The longer a pepper is on the vine the more the flavor will develop. Sweet peppers will be sweeter and hot peppers will be hotter. Hot peppers should be picked young to avoid too much of a kick if heat is not ideal for your taste. Chef Mark DeMarco’s Sweet Pepper and Summer V…
…eason Additional resources Winter Greens resource list Root Veggies resource list Soil resource list Farmers markets resource list Local Kale Saute recipe Baked Kale Chips recipe Local Lettuce Wraps recipe and lesson plan Viewing Comprehension Questions What is a greenhouse used for? What varieties of vegetables does the Sleight family grow on their farm? What does Fin say that you can do wit radishes? What do you think Fin means when he says tha…