Did you know that plants have a special way of fighting back when bugs eat their leaves? It’s called compensatory growth, which means the plant works extra hard to grow new leaves to replace the ones it lost. Here’s how it works: When a pest takes a bite out of a leaf, the plant notices […]

Last week, we celebrated the fruits of our labour by harvesting our delicious garden vegetables. Now, it’s time to turn those fresh, homegrown goodies into mouthwatering meals! Today, we’re focusing on two nutrient-rich leafy green: lettuce and escarole. These adaptable greens are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, and they’re incredibly easy to prepare. Here

At our school, our youngest students recently had the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature by creating their own mini gardens- right in an egg carton! This hands-on activity taught them the basics of gardening while encouraging them to connect with the environment in a playful and meaningful way. Each child received an empty

We have noticed spots or strange marks on the leaves of our school garden’s Swiss chard plants. These might be signs of a plant disease! Just like us, plants can get sick. Some common diseases that can affect Swiss chard include: Fungal Diseases: These are caused by tiny organisms called fungi. They can cause spots,

In a previous article, I discussed the incredible power of plants to protect our gardens from annoying insects. I mentioned that our school garden boasts a special plant that not only smell delightful, but also act as natural mosquito repellents. Now, let’s spotlight the hero of our garden: the Citronella Geranium. This remarkable plant, called

Two weeks ago, Valencia experienced a heavy rainstorm known as DANA. This storm caused serious flooding, resulting in many tragic losses and damage to homes and roads. Fortunately, in Granollers, rains were not so bad. In our school, the storms formed huge puddles in areas of the playground with poor drainage like the agora. Our