The Greendale School District is expanding the high school
garden to allow for growing even in the middle of a Wisconsin
winter. Through donations and grants from Walmart, Parkland
Kiwanis and the Cooperative Education Service Agency, the
district plans to construct a hoop-shaped greenhouse so students
can enjoy hands-on learning no matter what time of year. The
expansion will also allow teachers to incorporate gardening
principles into their lessons. "We are trying to make our
community a better place, and improve the lives of our citizens.
The longer growing season at the school garden will allow us to
grow vegetables and engage students and community all year
round," said School Garden Manager and teacher July Lafond-Salus
in a press release. The garden features eight raised garden beds
and numerous foods, including squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and
much more, that are included in the school's lunch program and
nutrition lessons. Teachers across grade levels are now
identifying garden-based lessons to prepar