The initial installation of the garden started in the spring of 2011. The plan for the garden beds was mapped out and heavy landscaping borders for the beds were hammered into place. This created separate areas for the garden. Two native perennial beds, two vegetable beds, two berry and herb beds, and a large "common" area in the center were all built. Yards and yards of soil, compost, and manure were added to the beds to get them ready for planting. The perennials, berry bushes, and vegetables were then planted. Yards and yards of mulch were spread in the common area that would become our outdoor garden classroom. Three apple trees were planted in addition to several butterfly bushes. There were two composters delivered so we could create our own "black gold" and reduce the amount of usuable waste that would, otherwise, end up in the landfill. We purchased hoses and tools to keep at the garden. A birdbath was added for our feathered friends.
When I look back on all that was done in the past year and a half, I am amazed. We did a lot of work in such a short time and the results are incredible. The building of the Makefield Learning Garden was the result of a lot of hard work and dedication of a lot of volunteers. It was a group effort of parents, teachers, staff and community members and children, all working to create something beautiful and meaningful for the children and the Makefield community. We raised money as a group. We sought out volunteers who had the same dreams and visions that we did for the garden. We graciously accepted offers from Makefield families for donations of soil and mulch and their time. The Learning Garden was a Makefield Elementary School community effort and there are not enough words to express our thanks to everyone who helped make this garden dream a reality. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Stop by and visit us if you are in the area. We would love to share our garden with you.
Karen
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| Spring 2011 |
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| Fall 2012 |
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