John Rennie is a great high school with an ideal gardening space, called 'Haden Garden' which is untouched by squirrels or other pesky critters because it is protected by four inner brick walls. The walls that surround and protect the garden also create a more moderate climate, allowing it to heat up considerably and probably heightening the climatic zone to at least a 6b, which is a great thing anywhere winter is long and cold as it is here. It'a a great space, an true ecosystem equipped with working pond, composting area, vegetable and perennial gardens, sitting area, several trees and even a beehive. How fortunate I am to be able to work here and take part in this wonderful garden, most of which existed long before I ever came along.
When I'm not consulting,coaching, designing or writing about gardening, I work with special needs kids at John Rennie High School. This year, I have the privilege of teaching some of them about growing plants and creating a garden and I have so much that I want to share with them! This week, we sowed spinach seeds into the resource garden bed, after amending it with a little locally produced compost. We don't usually sow seeds this late in summer, but why not? Spinach is a cool-weather crop and grows quickly. I'll keep you posted with regular blogs to let you know how it turned out, and about other gardening adventures so stay tuned.
When I'm not consulting,coaching, designing or writing about gardening, I work with special needs kids at John Rennie High School. This year, I have the privilege of teaching some of them about growing plants and creating a garden and I have so much that I want to share with them! This week, we sowed spinach seeds into the resource garden bed, after amending it with a little locally produced compost. We don't usually sow seeds this late in summer, but why not? Spinach is a cool-weather crop and grows quickly. I'll keep you posted with regular blogs to let you know how it turned out, and about other gardening adventures so stay tuned.
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