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The garden was once a cement courtyard in a Cambridge public school building, shared by the Martin Luther King Jr. and Amigos schools. In August of 2006, construction began. The cement was lifted out with cranes, and volunteers from both schools wheelbarrowed truckloads of loam into the transforming space.

Today the garden is a vibrant outdoor classroom that directly supports teachers' curriculum. During volunteer drop-ins, students and their families share in garden maintenance, overseeing the entire growing cycle from seed to compost.

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Monday, April 28, 2008

CitySprouts and the K-A Welcome Ellery Kimball from Blue Heron Farm!

Before vacation on Wednesday, April 16th, students from the King and Amigos Schools were visited by Farmer Ellery Kimball from Blue Heron Farm in Lincoln, MA. Ellery met with classes to share stories and answer many questions, including why she chose to be a farmer, what kinds of crops she grows, and what it means to grow organic. In the cafeteria, kids sampled fresh herbs (basil, chives, scallions), sprinkling them onto their hamburgers while exploring the flats of scallions that Ellery brought from her farm. Thank you to CitySprouts and a grant from the Growing Healthy Collaborative for making this visit possible!
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Unknown said...

The first graders enjoyed being the Garden Ambassadors and showing off their garden. Jess, can you link the 8th grade comments about Ellery's visit? They are pretty impressive reflections on their time with her.
Sarah

April 29, 2008 at 9:06 AM

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