Let's Get Growing - Community Gardens

04/09/2014

Spring sightings! Smart Birder apps for you and your family:

Need an app that helps you identify birds in the field? Don’t bother searching for “birds” in any app store. Unless that thrush happens to be angry, those dozens of Angry Bird apps that pop up won’t be of any use to you. So here is my expert take on 5 iPhone birding apps — Audubon Birds, iBird Pro,…

04/03/2014

Save the date and plan for Columbus with National Children and Youth Garden Symposium, Columbus, OH, July 17-19. http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/youth-gardening/ncygs/2014-ncygs/overview

Improving Life Through Plants and Gardening

04/03/2014

Youth, Gardening, and Nature Knowledge. Check out the connections through The American Horticultural Society http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/youth-gardening

Improving Life Through Plants and Gardening

04/03/2014

Save the date! American Community Gardening Association 35th Anniversary Conference. Coming to Chicago, August 7-10. https://communitygarden.org/conference/

Coming Soon!

04/03/2014

Lasagna in the landscape?! Learn the term and layer your leaves and "leavings." Find out about Composting and grow well. (TY University of Illinois Extension)

04/03/2014

Steps towards wellness to address childhood obesity. http://www.besmartbewell.com/spotlight-newsletter/childhood-obesity/feature.htm

Life stories, videos, resources and education to help you understand childhood obesity and how you can fight it.

04/02/2014

Get Active. Get into Gardening. Help your children grow well. http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/Children-s-Obesity-Fund-Warns-Low-Activity-Levels-5352770.php

Children's Obesity Fund Warns Low Activity Levels Are Big Contributor to America's Obesity Epidemic and Aims to Support Organizations That Encourage Active Lifestyles A recent government study found that only one-in-four adolescents meet the nation’s physical activity guideline of 60 minutes of mo...

04/02/2014

"Every Day is Earth Day!" Some tips and ideas to celebrate living green. (TY Do Something) https://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/11-dirty-things-to-do-earth-day

Ways to celebrate today.

04/02/2014

It's noon hour and Lunchtime! Help children learn and grow well: Food Education matters for healthy children. http://www.edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bring-food-education-back_502917291bbf9.jpg

03/31/2014

A beautiful day! Happy spring break - as you enjoy, think fresh! See you soon for 2014 seasons in the Gardens!

03/30/2014

Salad protein= a power-full meal.

Place unpeeled beets in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Slip skins off beets.