from the garden

Archive for January, 2006

Abby Interviewed by Net2

Check out this interview with me about the Urban Sprouts blog and the benefits of blogging to small nonprofits. The interview was done by Marshall of NetSquared, a project dedicated to helping nonprofits take advantage of emerging technology. A big thanks to Britt Bravo, also of NetSquared, who helped me to get started and see [...]

January 30, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Guest Chefs visit Burbank M.S.

Today guest chef-educators Megan and Rania came from NextCourse to do a lesson. We had a great day! As Megan led the lesson, I had fun getting to sit back and be part of the crowd, helping students to stay quiet and participate, but also getting to chat and joke with them while the group [...]

January 25, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

The Final Word: School Closed

The School Board has made their decision to close Luther Burbank Middle School, and along with two other closures, four schools will merge into two, and about seven more will be relocated. It may not be such bad news for Urban Sprouts, because the new school we’ll get, Aim High Academy, looks promising. Of course [...]

January 23, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Class Notes: Ida B. Wells H.S.

The first period class was reluctant today. Can’t really blame them since it was gray and drizzly. Second period was good—a core of students want to work in the garden so the momentum is good. It’s the first period group that complains endlessly. It started out gray but the sun unexpectedly came out, strong, warm [...]

January 20, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Class Notes: Luther Burbank M.S.

A good day. The Special Day Class took a long time to get ready, some students were not cooperating and others were pretty hyperactive. Finally, we discussed different nutrients and the foods they come from. They really engaged, talking about junk food and sugar and how they affect your energy, and make you tired, frustrated [...]

January 10, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

The Gift of Green

Sometimes the darkness of winter gets me down, but this Christmas gift from Urban Sprouts’ friend Jessica to her mom really made my day. Jessica made a gift to Urban Sprouts, dedicating a new garden in honor of her grandma. Jessica’s mom sent me this note after receiving her Christmas gift. Jess and Sam (Droste [...]

January 6, 2006   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment