The North Street students check on the progress of their plants in the greenhouse at the Experiment Station in Geneva.

Gardens

Following the sowing of seeds in April, the plants were grown in greenhouses at the Station. Fruits and vegetables grown in the garden included beans, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, gourds, okra, onions, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, and watermelon. Students visited the Station to see their plants and to learn about being a scientist.

Tilling the soil at the North Street Elementary School.

Five gardens (one for each of the 5 third-grade classes) were designed by Claudia Coen and Debra Marvin of the Integrated Pest Management Program. Flowers, including marigolds, nasturtiums and zinnias, were included to attract beneficial insects. 

There was plenty of hands-on work while the gardens grew.

The gardens were tilled in early May, and planted during the first week of June. The transplants grew rapidly and filled the gardens in no time. Mulch, to help with weed control, was provided by the City of Geneva.

Crops from the North Street gardens provided a tasty harvest meal.

Students maintained the gardens throughout the summer, and were able to harvest and taste the product of their hard work.