Thinking Outside Of The Box

Michele Murphree shares the experience of creating school gardens from the inception in 2010 through the success of creating a county wide program in elementary schools.  Michelle willing shares her ideas for working with schools, obtaining grants, the development of garden clubs; she offers equipment and seed lists  as well as   tips on how to build community relations with local businesses. “The purpose of this project is for our students to plan and develop an edible garden. This includes organizing and preparing the garden, planting the seeds and plants, tending the garden, and harvesting the produce. The fruits and vegetables harvested are included in the  school lunches and snacks, and shared with our families and communities, including the Bonner County Food Bank. At the elementary schools, we have created a "garden club," which meets once a week during gardening season, after school. At the Charter School, this type of garden is part of the curriculum for the sixth and sevent