Mrs. Wigley’s kindergartners have been busy in the garden. They’ve already planted and harvested a bed of radishes this year and are now growing yummy carrots. Mrs. Chavez taught them the life cycle of a plant from seed to veggie. They were able to pick their radishes, wash them and…
How did the weed war begin? In the touch and feel garden the lavender bush and some other plants have been taken over by the crab grass. Jordan Jones and Emma Schwarz from Mrs. Helig’s fourth-grade class are looking for powerful students to fight the crab grass and win the…
In October, Mrs. Olson’s second-grade students visited the garden to learn about life cycles and how they relate to what they’ll be learning in the garden this year–worm composting. Julianna had this to say about her experience: “My experience with Mr. Hay was awesome. My favorite parts were drawing in…
A big thank you to TMA 3rd grader, Joshua Both, his parents Carol and Dave Turner and Orchard Hardware Supply in Santa Ana, for donating more than $1,000 worth of Renee’s Garden garden seeds. Grades K-5 will be planting seeds from this generous donation in the coming months. Thank you…
In this busy world that we live in, it’s great to go to one place that has everything you’re looking for, such as Target and Costco. Why do think we spend so much money at those places each year? Like those popular retail stores, this blog is your one-stop shop…
Starting this Sunday, we’re hosting a handful of events in the garden. So mark your calendars and get ready for a busy but fun week. Garden Beautification Day Sunday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you can’t get your volunteer hours done during the week, here’s your…
Thank you for signing up to be a class Garden Master (GM). We have a fantastic year planned, beginning with our first Garden Master Training Workshop, Thursday, Oct. 4 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. In order for your class to participate in garden programs, all GMs are required to attend this workshop.…
The Can U Dig It? Team wants to thank Whole Foods Market, Tustin and Duncan and Michelle Millar of Michelle’s Naturally for participating at BTSN. Gerrie Adams, the healthy eating specialist at Whole Foods Market, Tustin, showcased our garden’s tomatoes and peppers in a delicious watermelon/tomato gazpacho. Please check out…
When you’re at back to school night Tuesday don’t miss the Whole Foods cooking demostration in the TMA Garden. They’ll be making a watermelon/tomato gazpacho (using TMA tomatoes and peppers). A Whole Foods Healthy Eating Specialist, Gerrie Adams, will be on hand to discuss other quick and easy cooking options…
Back to school night is just around the corner, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Be sure to stop by the garden to see a cooking demo and while you’re there take a stroll around the grounds with your family. Ask your kids about their favorite garden memories or what they look forward…