Category Archives: Midtown School Garden

Volunteer Spotlight: David Schoolfield

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lucy

Around here, volunteers are as valuable as gold or silver. We couldn’t do what we do without them. So many individuals have given countless evenings and weekends to help us construct raised beds, build high tunnels, pull weeds or build … Continue reading →

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A week of photos…

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Lucy

Here’s an update of what we’ve been up to in the last week(ish). Enjoy! Glendale Ecology Class had a great harvest this week from the high tunnel–baby rainbow chard, radishes, lettuces, spinach, basil–and were planning to eat a salad made … Continue reading →

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…And the high tunnel goes up!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Lucy

The long awaited high tunnel construction has begun! The Kindergarten class from Boyd has been asking where their “structure” is for so long, we can’t wait to see their faces post-Spring Break when they, along with kids from Pipkin Middle … Continue reading →

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March 10 Boyd Garden Night: Success!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Lucy

It sure is great to have great partners! With the help of Cox Dietitians and interns, Drury University students and Caring Communities we were able to host a Garden Night at Boyd Elementary. There was a lot of great news … Continue reading →

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D.I.R.T. Project Award Announcement

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

SUAC is proud to announce the DIRT Project School Garden award winners! One of the most rewarding days to date has been going to each of the schools and surprising them with the good news of a garden. Awarded schools … Continue reading →

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We’re getting a high tunnel!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

As if the title didn’t give it all away, we’ve got some exciting news around here and have spent the last few weeks jumping up and down with excitement. In fact, we can’t stop daydreaming of hosting students from Boyd … Continue reading →

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Boyd Back to School Bash

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

I witnessed a little girl throw her fudge pop in the trash so she could grab a handful of cherry tomatoes! Thats right…..fudge pop in trash, with a mad dash to the cherry tomatoes bowl! If only I could have … Continue reading →

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Concert in the Park!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

This was a wonderful evening. Midtown Neighborhood has a concert in the park series where the public is invited to come listen to local music, enjoy hot dogs and lemonade and hang out in Washington Park. The park is one … Continue reading →

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We have a fence.

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

Oh,We had so many brave soles help work on the fence. Including my husband Adam, Thank you so much. However, a lesson learned…..don’t cut the labor cost for carpentry out of the budget. Last month the four grounds men from … Continue reading →

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A work day much needed.

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

Well, all you wonderful people that showed up for this workday should take a moment and pat yourself on the back! We are ALMOST there (as for fixtures in the garden). This evening we had groups weeding, painting the shed, … Continue reading →

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