Grade Level Themes

The teachers and students have come up with some wonderful themes for their grade level plots, as well as some yummy foods they plan on growing. Here is a summary of what each grade will be doing in the garden this year.

JK will continue to have a Peter Rabbit theme to their garden, which will be full of child-friendly vegetables they can eat themselves after watching them grow.

The Kindergarten will continue with the fairy theme of their garden. One new aspect of their plot this year will be interesting plants growing over the wonderful tunnel that graces their site.

The first graders were busy this fall planting daffodil bulbs in the "petals" of their sunflower-shaped plot. We will grow sunflowers in the center again this year. First graders will also be working with second graders to establish a pumpkin patch on the property. Second graders will continue to support the bird garden as well.

Third graders will be attempting a "salsa garden" this year. We have picked out a variety of plants to grow that will allow students to make their own salsa with the ingredients next fall.

Fourth graders will be growing the most authentic native squash they have found that will grow in their Kentucky garden, as well as Jerusalem artichokes--a native flower with an edible root.

Fifth graders will again design a quilt square pattern. We are actually hoping to be able to pull off two quilt squares this year--an early one in different varieties of lettuces that will be turned into salads toward the end of the school year, when it will be time to plant the herbs and flowers to make the summer quilt.

Sixth graders will be learning about the potato famine in Ireland, so they will be attempting to grow their own potatoes!

Seventh graders will continue to maintain the beautiful Impressionist garden. They have also planted some daffodil bulbs for early color, and many of their other flowers should return. In addition, they will be starting a French style vegetable garden--un jardin potager.

Eighth graders will continue to nurture the fire circle, as well as grow some spring vegetables that they can enjoy before they graduate.

This is just a sampling of the things that are planned for this spring and summer. Stay posted for ways you can get involved and help make this dream a reality.

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