Last week, our second grade students enjoyed a wonderful school trip to Hortus (a farm school and ecological rental gardens in Samalús, at the foot of the Montseny Natural Park) which is dedicated to teaching children how to create and care for their own vegetable gardens. It was an exciting and educational day that allowed […]
A Day at Hortus: Learning About Farm Life Llegeix més »
After the long summer break, our school garden welcomed us with a wild surprise: weeds had taken over almost every corner! The garden and surrounding area looked untidy and in need of some care. Our students are now working hard to bring the garden back to life. The first task is weeding – removing all
Back to the School Garden Llegeix més »
Our composting project has produced its first batch of rich, fertile compost, ready to nourish our school garden. As you may recall, the school invested in a composter to recycle organic waste from both our school kitchen and our garden. The process, while simple in principle, is a powerful
First Compost Harvest Ready for the School Garden Llegeix més »
Have you seen the amazing bean plants growing in our school garden? They’re climbing high and producing lots of yummy pods! Beans are not just for the birds! They are a superfood for humans too! They are packed with goodness like protein, which helps us grow strong, and fibre, which helps our tummies stay happy.
Wow! Look at our Beans! Llegeix més »
In our school garden, we love to watch our plants grow and produce delicious vegetables. But sometimes, we face a little challenge: pesky pests! Recently, we discovered some hungry caterpillars munching on the leaves of our plants. While caterpillars are interesting creatures, they can be harmful to our garden if we let them take over.
Keeping Our Garden Healthy: Tackling Pests! Llegeix més »
Let’s Nurture Our Garden! Last week, we planted our seeds. Now, it’s time to take care of them. Taking care of plants means giving our plants everything they need to grow big and strong. We need to water them regularly, make sure they get enough sunlight, and keep the soil healthy. Did you know? Plants drink water
OUR GARDEN GLOSSARY Llegeix més »
Welcome to our Garden Glossary! Last week, we learned about preparing the soil. Now, we’re ready for the fun part: planting! Planting is when we put seeds or small plants (seedlings) into the soil. It’s like giving new life to our garden! We’re going to plant different kinds of vegetables that grow well this time
OUR GARDEN GLOSSARY Llegeix més »
Welcome to our new Garden Glossary! Every week, we’ll be learning a new word about the garden. Let’s start with the very first step in planting: Preparing the soil. Soil: Soil is the ground where plants grow. It’s like a big blanket for seeds! Before we can plant, we need to make sure the soil
OUR GARDEN GLOSSARY Llegeix més »
Some elementary school students have gathered in the school garden to tackle the weed problem. Their task was to remove the unwanted plants and make space for more desirable vegetables. Working together, they carefully removed the weeds, one by one. Laughter and chatter filled the air, creating a joyful atmosphere of camaraderie. Their hard work
OUR SCHOOL GARDEN Llegeix més »
