We are so excited about our latest project at the Chuk Muk elementary school. In September of 2022 our garden expert, Francisco, began teaching the grade 6 students about permaculture and organic gardening.
They learned the basics of making Bokashi ( hot compost), why worms are so important and to cover your garden beds with leaves to protect the soil from drying out.
They also learned how to make healthy soil by the Lasagne Method. They learned how to make mini planters using pop bottles. The students then came to the school garden to plant the vegetables they would eat at their graduation dinner.
Then each student had a home garden project. They were given papaya plant, seeds, worms and compost.
The 60 grade 6 students used their new knowledge and initiative to construct a home garden. The 3 best garden received a prize.
We want to thank everyone who donated garden gloves to this project.
