Garibaldi School Garden

Injured Coyote in the Community

Ms Carrie Froese — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:14:10 +0000

Last night the police and the SPCA tried to locate a coyote with a broken leg in the neighbourhood. Just a reminder to never approach a wild animal, especially an injured coyote. Question for Garibaldi students: How do you think that the coyote got injured?

Garibaldi Garden Map of school beds

Ms Carrie Froese — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:59:57 +0000

Map of garden

This map is not to scale but does show the location of the school beds. There is a bed for each class in the regular K-4 program and one for the Home Learners’ program. There is also a shared vegetable garden bed, raspberry patch and a strawberry patch. The last three beds are enthusiastically tended by the Garden Club sponsored by Ms. Froese.

VBE Garden Policy

Ms Carrie Froese — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:33:11 +0000

VSB Garden Policy

Click on the VSB Garden Policy link for the current guidelines for food gardens. The updates I mentioned at PAC have been sent back for revisions. Apparently the VSB will build the the raised beds but we are also allowed to build them on our own. I’m investigating whether treated lumber is to be avoided.

A number of people are expressing interest in our Spring Manure Sale. If we have a flyer, I can post it on this site and send it out when requested.

Snowing in the Garibaldi Garden

Ms Carrie Froese — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:45:58 +0000

The snow arrived before we got the iris bulbs from Arianna and Angus in the ground. I wonder if they’ll still grow if we plant them after the snow thaws?????

Bulb Planting Today

Ms Carrie Froese — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:31:10 +0000

Special Thanks to Alfonso & Family

Ms Carrie Froese — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:18:02 +0000

An exciting morning at the Rona Revy today! With the wishlist in hand for equipment for the Garibaldi Garden, I headed to Revy early this morning. With the generous donation from Alfonso’s family and the support of the manager at Revy (contractor’s rate), we were able to get 4 shovels, 3 rakes, 5 trowels, 2 bulb planters, the “for adults only” garden shears AND two brushes / dustpan sets to keep the dirt outside (especially for Mr. Scott). Christmas has come to Garibaldi! Thanks again.

Lots of Leaves

Ms Carrie Froese — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:06:55 +0000

We have had many donations of leaves to compost and use as mulch in the Garibaldi Garden. Thanks. Much appreciated if you leave the leaves behind and take the bags to transport them behind. My trusty garden buddies quickly abandon me when left to such mucky tasks!

Coyote Spotted in Garibaldi Garden

Ms Carrie Froese — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:35:55 +0000

The Garibaldi Garden has about 25-35 pumpkins buried in the soil. They are being transformed into dark, rich humus. We will have very healthy soil. Early in the morning this week, Ms. Lo spotted a fat, healthy coyote in the garden. Why was he there? Why did he have a beautiful, shiny coat of fur?

Small Neighbourhood Grant

Ms Carrie Froese — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:23:47 +0000

Last year we were the proud recipients of a Small Neighbourhood Grant of $400.00. Students selected part of the garden that they were interested in learning about and started an observational study. This was followed up with research and the process of drafting, editing and proofreading their work. The goal was to create signs to facilitate Garibaldi Garden Tours. Our Gr. 4 students, Javin, Michael and Jayson took a leadership role in planning the signs that would be required. We hired a student to publish the signs using photoshop. These signs were completed by the end of June.

The next decision was when the perfect time to unveil the signs would be. We decided that the harvest of the Stone Soup Garden would be a good time. However by then, many of the signs would no longer be accompanied by the plant.

Our latest and greatest plan is to put the signs in the ground for Spring. Then students will be able to read the signs and start giving tours. People in the neighbourhood will also be able to give themselves self directed Garibaldi Garden Tours in the evening. Take a look through the Garibaldi Garden blog to find the signs created during the 2010-2011 school year.

A Soul Sister Story Party

Ms Carrie Froese — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:10:56 +0000

Jacinda Oldale and Keira McPhee met in the Garibaldi Garden with participants in the Caring Community Project sponsored by Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. Small dolls were made using calendula from the Garibaldi Garden and stories of compassion were shared. Part 2 took place in the Garibaldi Library due to the shift in weather. This project is dedicated to creating a more compassionate neighbourhood for children and fits in beautifully with our school goal of creating a respectful and nurturing school community.