…Sheila thinks her next-door neighbors are weird. They hang their laundry on the line, cut their lawn with a push mower, shop at the farmers market, and heat their home with a woodstove. But are they truly weird, or do they have some good ideas? …
…tores. They also provide nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and classes to support those with or at risk for diabetes through the Community Health department. For more information check out their website. Fresh and Local for Everyone! Many farmers markets throughout the region accept SNAP/EBT. Some also offer SNAP incentive programs like Double SNAP or Double Up Food Bucks. Programs vary by market and may have caps or other restrictions….
…orth Carolina? Contact us to find out how you can get free seeds for your school garden. Visit Sow True Seed on the web at www.sowtrueseed.com….
…Carrot Salad recipe & lesson plan Sweet Potato Applesauce recipe & lesson plan Seasons on a Farm lesson plan Harvesting in the Garden lesson plan Grades 3-5 An Apple a Day lesson plan Inch by Inch, Row by Row lesson plan Eating in Season lesson plan Additional resources Fall Garden Bingo Growing Minds apple recipes Apple Day by Day resource list Apple-themed books to read Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie Apple Butter Time Apples A to Z Apples and…
…children’s books? Visit the Growing Minds’ farm to school literature database to browse our collection of recommended books. Type “rocks” into the search bar to find books that align with this week’s theme. Recipe for Tuesday, 6/2: Stone Soup Before you prepare today’s recipe, watch this animated short of the classic fable, Stone Soup, retold by Heather Forest. In this story, two hungry travelers visit a village hoping to find a bite to eat, bu…
…cts butterflies and is the only plant that Monarchs lay their eggs on). These seed balls do not need watering or to be broken apart; they just need to be thrown in the yard somewhere sunny. Visit NASA’s Climate Kids website to find more tips for making seed balls. Freaky Friday, 2/19: Tips for Planting a Spring Garden In spite of the cold temperatures and frozen ground, February is the perfect time to plan your spring garden. If you’re not sure h…
…ou know your lawyer, you know your accountant. Who’s your farmer?” In this non-fiction book, author dee Hobsbawn-Smith profiles 75 growers and producers of the Canadian province Alberta to answer just that question for her neighbors and her readers. Although these farmers are located in Alberta, anyone can read this book to learn more about the lives of farmers in general: from their struggles, to their stance on government involvement, to their f…
…vice trainings for teachers and staff. Growing Minds staff can conduct workshops, trainings, and presentations on the following topics / to the following audiences: What is farm to school or farm to preschool? Why start a farm to school or farm to preschool program? Presentations to school boards, principal groups, teachers, college students, child nutrition staff, and parents. Incorporating farm to school activities into the Common Core and Essen…
…great way to use your seeds from your pumpkins! You can make dyed pumpkin seeds (see instructions below) or you can have children color the seeds with markers. Include a writing prompt to make the turkey’s story come alive for older children. Supplies: Pumpkin seeds Glue Markers or crayons Googly eye (or draw one) Construction paper, cut into circles, one for the turkey’s body and one for the head. Use additional craft supplies you have on hand…
…and use it to make these local greens quesadillas. Local Greens Quesadillas Serves 4 Ingredients: 5 oz. local spinach, kale, or chard leaves 8 medium corn or flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 2 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. olive oil Directions: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, seasoning with garlic and chili powder. Remo…