Granny’s Garden News

Issue 23

May 27, 2008

Thank you for a great year with Granny’s Garden School!

We can’t say it enough.  Our volunteers are critical to the ongoing success of Granny’s Garden School.  Your dedication to working with classes helps us reach any teacher who wants his/her students to participate.  I hope you have shared in the excitement of students as they discovered, among other things, plants emerging from the seeds they planted; tracks and fungus on the trail; insects, spiders, worms, pillbugs and other animals living in the gardens; what happens to a flower when it is pressed.  I hope you smile each time a student says “that’s my garden teacher”.  I hope you are proud to be part of the special memories in the education of a child. 

And, a big THANK YOU to the teachers!  With all of the demands on class time, we appreciate that you include Granny’s Garden School in your education plan.  We could not exist if you did not find value for your students in our program.  Your sharing of curriculum schedules and feedback has allowed us to connect more closely to your classroom objectives.

Harvesting the Early Spring Garden.  Guidelines to harvest the early spring garden are attached to this newsletter.  Kids love the chance to sample the results of their efforts!

Granny has projects available.  If you are trying to fill some time during these last two weeks of school, please contact Roberta.  She is looking for classes to plant seedlings and to complete other special projects.

Have a great summer!