Growing Your Own Food
Name three things plants need to grow.
Sunlight, water, nutrients, space, air!
Name one thing you CAN and one thing you CAN’T compost.
(Can: banana peels. Can’t: plastic.)
What is companion planting?
Growing plants together that help each other!
Name one thing you saw in the garden this week.
Plants, insects, soil, compost!
What is a community fridge?
A public fridge where people can donate and take food for free!
What is one reason people choose to grow their own food?
Healthier, saves money, fun!
What is the purpose of compost in the garden?
It adds nutrients to help plants grow!
What is the “Three Sisters” planting method?
Corn, beans, and squash grow together!
What’s one thing you’re excited to do in the garden this spring?
Student response
What is one improvement you would make to the school garden?
Student response
Areas with little or no access to fresh, healthy food
Food desert
How does composting help fight food waste?
Turns scraps into useful soil!
What plant is known for keeping pests away from tomatoes?
Basil!
What is something new you learned about the garden?
Student response.
How can you support a community fridge if you don’t have food to donate?
Help clean the fridge, spread awareness, volunteer!
Why is it important to save seeds from your plants at the end of the season?
So you can plant them again next season for free and keep growing food!
What do worms do in compost?
Break down food scraps into nutrient-rich soil!
Name one plant that attracts pollinators to the garden.
Marigolds, sunflowers, lavender.
In the winter, the garden looks bare, but why is it still important to plan for the spring growing season now?
Answers may include creating planting schedules, researching crops, or ordering seeds.
This event, often held in schools or communities, encourages people to donate food to help others, especially during holidays or times of crisis.
Food drive
Name 3 main ingredients in Pico De Gallo
Onions
Tomatoes
Jalapenos
Cilantro
Lime
What happens if you put too many food scraps in compost without leaves or paper? (Green vs Brown) (Wet Vs Dry)
It gets too wet & smells!
How does companion planting help reduce the need for pesticides?
Some plants repel pests naturally!
Since most of the plants are not active right now, what could we focus on in the garden to make it more inviting for new plants?
clearing old debris, checking for pests or insects, preparing the compost pile.
What do you remember about Meat Processing?
(What’s the Journey of a Chicken?,
This process involves turning animals into meat products like steaks, sausages, and ground beef, and it includes steps like slaughter, butchering, and packaging.