I think it often comes as a surprise that we typically approach interest in a school greenhouse with extreme caution. As schools seek to expand their garden education program, a list of possible additions to garden beds often starts growing…
How can a card game teach us about plant breeding? Let’s learn and play! Delicious blueberries do not just appear in the grocery store by magic or even luck. Blueberry growers rely on plant breeding to help develop the best berry for the ma…
Build a classroom aeroponic garden with 3-D printed parts, a small pump, a bucket and a lighting system for a year-round growing experience. Grow and harvest fresh vegetables using the tower garden. 1. Can be used indoors or outdoors2. Port…
Part of the newsletter series, “What can PHHI do for you?” A thriving school garden doesn’t just grow plants — it grows opportunities for hands-on learning, student engagement and deeper connections to… Every sports season you can hear team…
A thriving school garden doesn’t just grow plants — it grows opportunities for hands-on learning, student engagement and deeper connections to STEM, nutrition and environmental literacy. To support educators in making the most of their gard…
Every sports season you can hear teams and their fans chanting the most hopeful phrase, “We’re #1!” Well, in North Carolina there may not be a lot of shouting about it, but Sweetpotatoes are #1, and have been since 1971! Sweetpotatoes are o…
One of our favorite ways to help schools with their garden education effort is to assist them with the coordination of a garden classroom build. Whether it’s starting from scratch and consulting on the best location given the site layout or…
Of the many options of what schools can do with produce from their gardens, one is to donate some or all of it to a local food bank. We always encourage having students taste what they grew, but what about the extra food produced? This Care…
Calling all educators and garden leaders! Whether you’re a seasoned school garden champion or just planting your first seed, the School Garden Summer Institute (SGSI) is a great way to grow your knowledge, your network and your passion. Joi…
Agritourism is a growing industry across North Carolina. This specialized commercial enterprise links agricultural production with tourism to attract visitors onto a farm or other agricultural business for the purposes of entertaining or ed…
These native plants are well-suited to North Carolina’s climate and soil conditions, making them ideal choices for creating a vibrant and sustainable pollinator garden. By incorporating a diverse selection of… Debbie Roos has been an agent
Remember honey bees aren’t the only pollinators! Use this printable Pollinator Matching Game developed by the University of Georgia to learn about the flower traits that attract specific pollinators. Dive even deeper with this Flower Traits…