Area Homes Receive New Gardens
Have you ever tasted peas right off the vine? Or bit into a perfectly ripened sweet pepper or tomato from your…
Sparking Interest in Gardening
What do insects, compost, seeds, and putting celery in colorful water have in common?They are all part of activities elementary school…
Eat the Rainbow!
For generations, parents and children have battled at the dinner table over vegetables. The common notion that children dislike vegetables can…
Rebuilding A Community Garden
Sometimes, the best plan is a fresh start. Last fall, the rotting bed frames at the Madeleine Fuqua Garden were removed,…
Starting Seeds
This is the second in a series on gardening tips for success.By Linda BellesLast month, I covered the essential equipment needed…
Garden Class at Local Elementary School
Recently, an article in the Washington Post ran with a disturbing headline: "Nearly half of all children ages 1 to 5…
Seed Starting Equipment
This is the first in a series on gardening tips for success. by Linda Belles For many years I dabbled with…
Planting seedlings
Grateful in 2022 – Part 3
The third and final part of our year in review focuses on Greentown Grows’ Madeleine Fuqua Garden. The prior posts can…
Learning the art of planting
Grateful in 2022 – Part 2
The second part of our year in review focuses on Greentown Grows' Home Garden Program.Advent is a time of reflection, which…
