Jr. Master Gardeners
Our after school BLAST program offers kids all types of opportunities to enrich their experiences and knowledge. We have had a great time pairing up with the University of Illinois Extension office and the 4H to offer this Jr. Master Gardener BLAST class. The students in this class have learned a great deal about what plants need to live, the makeup of different soil, the health of our own LT Garden soils, and how to plan and plant a garden.
While all the planting was done in the spring of 2016, our harvest took place in the fall of 2016. Several of the same kids who planted in the spring are now harvesting their vegetables and sharing them with others through our school cafeteria. Here are a few pictures from this wonderful experience.
While all the planting was done in the spring of 2016, our harvest took place in the fall of 2016. Several of the same kids who planted in the spring are now harvesting their vegetables and sharing them with others through our school cafeteria. Here are a few pictures from this wonderful experience.