I set up our front yard, the primary activity center with paints, color pages and garden themed books for the kids to enjoy while they rest of the group arrived. With the help of my daughter, she guided them to coloring and everyone got along SO well!
After everyone arrived and we all settled down and met each other, it was time for the tour. Now this is an urban farm, not a huge 20 acre farm. We live on a third of an acre and the tour didn't last too long so that was perfect for the age group.
When we finally made it to the chickens the kids had a blast. The chickens however, were scared to death. I think they spent the rest of the afternoon hiding in their roost.
After the chickens were put back in the run we headed off to work in the kids garden. This years garden is quite small since we still need truck access to the backyard. But it is just perfect for the 12 or so kids. We are growing one tomato, a zucchini, three peppers, 2 eggplant, and some marigolds.
Everyone pitched in and weeded, watered, then laid straw down while I explained these steps.
After all that we headed off to paint the kids veggie patch sign. I loved the way it turned out. Originally I was going to have each child paint something, but in the end I decided to go with the hand prints with names under each one. I just have to spray paint it clear and then hang it in the kids garden!
After all that, it was finally time for snacks. I planned on handing out the basil to the parents on their way out but completely forgot, maybe next class I will remember!
I served up some delicious apples, cups of popcorn, string cheese, veggies with a choice of roasted garlic hummus or homemade ranch dressing, and cold lemonade.
While the kids snacked everyone talked and got to know each other a bit better. I really love how this group of kids get along so well. They are all happy to learn and bright. I am SO thankful they are my first group of organic gardening students!
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Happy Growing!
