We had a successful Back To School Night last night - it was wonderful meeting so many new parents and saying hello to "old" ones. We made a few dollars towards our Aquaponics Fund, and enjoyed the admiration for the hard work of our students in the Garden.
Today, though, I was tired, and it was hot and muggy - the joys of the Garden and Nature Center were not as evident. But, as always, things reminded me of why I am so lucky to have this gratifying job.
I learned that a new kinder student was having a hard time adjusting, but was finally able to calm down and do his work by sitting with one of our pumpkins at his desk! As a reward, he was allowed to draw a face on his new friend.
The second thing that happened was hearing from one of our staff how delicious the garlic was that the children grew last year! She was so happy with it that she offered to purchase some again this year. We planted 8 different kinds last winter, as well as three kinds of onions, some more successful than others. Exposing our students, and their families about the many varieties of fruits and vegetables that exist is one of our goals. The fact that we are growing them without chemicals of any kind is even more positive.
So, today, I will be happy for our hot and muggy weather because our tropical orchard is thrilled! Let's hope the oppossum doesn't get to our papaya before we do.
Today, though, I was tired, and it was hot and muggy - the joys of the Garden and Nature Center were not as evident. But, as always, things reminded me of why I am so lucky to have this gratifying job.
I learned that a new kinder student was having a hard time adjusting, but was finally able to calm down and do his work by sitting with one of our pumpkins at his desk! As a reward, he was allowed to draw a face on his new friend.
The second thing that happened was hearing from one of our staff how delicious the garlic was that the children grew last year! She was so happy with it that she offered to purchase some again this year. We planted 8 different kinds last winter, as well as three kinds of onions, some more successful than others. Exposing our students, and their families about the many varieties of fruits and vegetables that exist is one of our goals. The fact that we are growing them without chemicals of any kind is even more positive.
So, today, I will be happy for our hot and muggy weather because our tropical orchard is thrilled! Let's hope the oppossum doesn't get to our papaya before we do.