Are you wondering what to do with those sprouting seeds? Please join Teena Spindler, the TMA Master Gardener, December 9th from 9:30 to 10:00 am to show us what to do and how to care for them during this critical transition stage.
OC Organic Garden Blog
TMA Garden In The OC Register
Tustin Memorial receives fertilizer grant November 23, 2010|By ocregisterTUSTIN – Tustin Memorial Academy Elementary School has been awarded a $1,200 grant for fall 2011 from the California Fertilizer Foundation. Each year the Foundation awards grants to 24 schools that either have existing student gardens or have an interest in creating…
School Gardens Promote literacy, learning and Social Awareness
Several recent studies by prominent research groups demonstrate that school gardens create learning outcomes in both the garden as well as in the wider context of education. School gardens like the one at Tustin Memorial Academy promote development of independent learning and citizenship skills. The Royal Horticultural Society, in partnership…
OC Register Article 5th Grade Water in the World Program
Students learning about water conservation, The Orange County Register, February 24th, 2010
OC Register Article Seed to Harvest Garden Master Program
Tustin students learn by getting dirty, The Orange County Register, December 22, 2008
Calendar of Events
•September 2010 – Launch 2nd grade Vermicomposting/Soil Building (science standards) – Earthroots hired with $1200 CA Fertilizer award to train GMs/teachers to compost with worms $1200 includes training session for GMs and teachers at end of September and 1-2 guided class sessions. – Every Thursday a 2nd grade class collects…