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

Did you know that some plants can be superheroes, protecting our garden from pesky bugs? That’s right! These plants are like natural pest fighters. Our school’s garden has some special herbs that not only smell great, but also keep troublesome mosquitoes away. These amazing herbs are like little guardians, protecting us from itchy bites. Fun

It’s Harvest Time! All our hard work in the garden is finally paying off! It’s time to harvest our vegetables. Harvesting means picking the ripe vegetables from our plants. We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! Did you know? Some vegetables, like tomatoes, taste sweeter when they’re picked straight from the garden! Next

Besides planting in our school garden, we’re also growing some special plants in pots! We’ve planted pea and bean seeds. It’s amazing to watch plants grow from tiny seeds into big plants! We’re taking care of our pots by giving them water and sunlight. We’re also drawing pictures and writing notes about how our plants