Fall 2002 When the kids returned to school that fall, the
perennial gardens were in full bloom.
Spring 2002
The herb and perennial garden, in front of the primary
school, was the first garden planted. All of the plants were donated
or started from seed by the students. The children spent two days
of gym class digging in the gardens.
Spring 2003 In the spring we added a learning center and
an herb garden to the perennial gardens. It was a joint effort of Hilton
Garden Inn, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, David Neff & Granny's
Garden School. The story
behind the learning center
By fall the gardens were in full bloom and
the learning center a hub of
activity as teachers used it for garden class
activities. It's much more than just a pretty spot. It's a
great lab for studying plants parts/growth, insects, and collecting seeds.
2004 The learning center is a popular spot for teaching, training and (here)
cooking.
2005
The archway is one of many entries into the
Learning Center area. This path leads to one of a number of "comfort
zones" we have created around the schools.
This comfort zone is used by classes for reading,
teachers and lunchroom staff for dining outdoors and by Granny for meetings.
The teak bench, chairs and table were rescued from the roadside on trash
day.
2006
This garden area continues to be much used.
Here it is being used by a 4th grade class to learn how to use a leaf identification
guide.
"Don't judge each day by the
harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson
