During the last few weeks our class has enjoyed learning about the life cycle of plants and what they need in order to grow. We had the pleasure of visiting the local Walnut Grove Community Garden and discovered that many fruits and vegetables can grow in our own back yards! Did you know that some weeds are edible, very healthy and taste great in salads! Wow! The students even had the chance to taste some of the delicious locally grown fruits and vegetables during our food celebration this week. Many students commented on how fresh and healthy everything tasted! We enjoyed orange peppers, orange baby tomatoes, baby cucumbers, strawberries, pickles, pickled beets and a personalized ham and cheese bun. We are incredibly proud of how much the students have learned and how engaged they have been during our until on plants, locally grown foods and healthy eating.
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