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Oxalis Challenge at Ida B. Wells

I recently learned from my students that oxalis, an invasive and aggressive weed for many San Francisco gardeners, is also called sourgrass, whose flower stalk can actually be chewed. Although oxalis has another beneficial function, that is, to prevent soil erosion on slopes, I can’t help but feel that every time I’m up at one [...]

January 20, 2010   Posted in: physical activity, school garden  One Comment

Garden Work(out)

An outdoor gymnasium made of recycled materials?! Urban Sprouts thinks this should be on the list of garden projects! Check out Eco Gym at Good Magazine.

October 6, 2008   Posted in: physical activity, school garden  Comments Closed