# The Garden School > We supports teachers, the development of outdoor classrooms, science, organic gardening, and ecology and conservation programs by providing resources, research, lesson plans, health and environmental updates, recipes, humor, music, art and fun things to do. ## Posts - [Composting](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/composting/): Compost is what you get when organic materials have completely broken down into a rich, dark, crumbly material – “black gold”. Finished compost is often called humus. Nature creates compost all the time without human intervention. Gardeners can speed up the composting process by creating the optimal conditions for decomposition: Air + Water + Carbon + Nitrogen = Compost The trick to accelerating decomposition is particle size. The ideal carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio for a compost pile is 30:1. Grass clippings have a C:N of about 16:1. Sawdust is about 400:1. Check OrganicGardening.com for the C:N ratios of common compost ingredients; then […] - [The Rain Barrel](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/the-rain-barrel/) - [Calendula Officianalis](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/calendula-officianalis/): Calendula officinalis; Garden marigold; Pot marigold      This beautiful plant flowered through the winter this year – even stood up through a snow! Calendula is usually an annual plant that thrives in most soils.  It belongs to the same family as daisies, chrysanthemums, and ragweed and is native to the northern Mediterranean countries.      Its name refers to its tendency to bloom with the calendar (Once a month or with every new moon). The term “marigold” refers to the Virgin Mary, and the flowers are used to honor her during Catholic events.  The Egyptians considered calendula flowers to have rejuvenating properties.  In the […] - [Perenial Plants for the Garden](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/perenial-plants-for-the-garden/):       Raspberries, blueberries and other berry bushes, asparagus, rhubarb, kale (usually grown as an annual), garlic (usually grown as an annual), globe artichokes, lovage, and watercress.  Perennial Vegetables by Eric Toensmeier is the bible on perennials. Here are a few more perennials that are tasty, easy to cultivate and cook, and have a broad climate range.     Bunching Egyptian Onions continually produce new onions. Small bulbils form at the top of its stalk in late summer. Use these tiny onions as they are, or plant them to grow more Egyptian onions. Zones 4-8.forever onions Daylilies thrive on neglect.  They are grown as a […] - [Smudging with Herbs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/smudging-with-herbs/): Smudging and Blessing Herbs         Sage is for healing. The smoke is used to bless, cleanse and heal the person or object being smudged. Sage is used to ‘wash off’ the outside world when one enters ceremony or other sacred space. Objects are likewise washed off with sage medicine smoke to rid them of unwanted influences. The plants that are called sage can come from very different families of plants. True sages are in the genus of Salvia; this includes Salvia Officinalis (garden sage) and Salvia Apiana (White Sage), also called California White Sage and Sacred Sage. Many of the herbs […] - [7 Steps to a Green School](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/7-steps-to-a-green-school/):     Think Green! 7 Steps to a Green School Establish A Green Team or Eco-Committee The Green Team is the heart of the Green Schools process by organizing and directing activities. Consisting of students, teachers, custodians, facilities managers, parents and school board members. The Green Team is democratic and can be run by the students themselves. Whatever type of school or age group, student involvement in the committee is essential. The group can be responsible for coordinating the greening activities, making recommendations to relevant school decision-makers, and facilitating communication among and actions by the whole school community. 2. Adopt An Environmental […] - [The Wonders of Water](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/the-wonders-of-water/):                                           Jeff Cox       We Are Water!  Plants and animals are mostly made of water. I hold up the large paper mache molecule and ask children what it looks like. They usually guess Mickey Mouse! Water is called the “Mickey Mouse Molecule” because that’s what the molecule looks like. H2O is 2 hydrogen ears and oxygen head. Water is the universal solvent. It is tasteless, colorless, odorless and unique. It is the only element on the earth found in all three forms – […] - [Safe Drinking Water](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/safe-drinking-water/): I think about water a lot . . . the pollution of water, people who don’t have access to clean water, the controlling and re-channeling of water, and acid rain.  I love water and grew up drinking Glenn Springs mineral water. You don’t hear of that today. Work together to see that our water supply is clean by not pouring medicines into it or putting poisons and toxins in it. It will all come back to us.  We are water!  SAFE DRINKING WATER      There is evidence that the United States federal drinking water regulations do not ensure safe water, as […] - [Air Pollution Key Facts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/air-pollution-key-facts/):     Outdoor air pollution is a major environmental health problem affecting. By reducing air pollution levels, we reduce the burden of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. The lower the levels of air pollution, the better the cardiovascular and respiratory health of the population.     The World Health Organization Air quality guidelines” provide an assessment of health effects of air pollution and thresholds for health-harmful pollution levels.     In 2014, 92% of the world population lived in places where the air quality guidelines were not met. Outdoor air pollution in both cities and rural […] - [Gardening Tips](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/01/28/gardening-tips-2/): Handy Garden Applications         LeafSnap Using visual recognition software, Leafsnap can identify trees from a photo of their leaves alone. This garden app is expanding to cover the entire US and Canada. Available for IOS only. Free for iphones MyGardenAnswers is the #1 downloaded gardening app because it helps gardeners solve dilemmas. Don’t know what a plant is? Point and click with this app, and now you do. Need help with a pest? Get expert advice. Like “Shazam” for plants! Available for IOS and Android.   Mistakes with Succulents 1. Placing Them In A Poorly Lit Area 2. Not Watering […] - [Gardening](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/01/28/gardening/) - [Components of an Outdoor Classroom](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/01/27/components-of-an-outdoor-classroom/): Components of an Outdoor Classroom:  Sand and water play area. A sand pit offers the wild play opportunities of the beach. If you must cover it think about using light fabric that lets air and water through and is easy to cover and recover. Sand is best if it can be mixed with water. Water is one of the greatest play and experimentation elements for young children. Create opportunities for water play and discovery. Introduce water to the sand area. It can be as simple as adding a hose line to the sand area. Simple drainage underneath the sand will keep water from […] - [WHY OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS ARE IMPORTANT](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/01/27/why-outdoor-classrooms-are-important/):   - [Benefits of Mindful Meditation](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-mindful-meditation/): Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself.       -Thomas Browne’ It is as important to cultivate your silence power as it is your word power.    William James Mindfulness Meditation Linked with positive brain changes  It Makes Your Brain Plastic Quite literally, sustained meditation leads to something called neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to change, structurally and functionally, on the basis of environmental input. For much of the last century, scientists believed that the brain essentially stopped changing after adulthood. But research by University of Wisconsin neuroscientist Richard Davidson has shown that experienced meditators exhibit high […] - [Natural Remedies for Good Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/natural-remedies-for-good-health/):      Going through a whole body detox to clear your issue and symptoms is often needed to truly feel your best. Consuming whole foods, high in raw fruit and vegetables, and removing processed foods from your diet is the way your body can heal. Some of the natural ways: Aching Joints (arthritis, joint pain, gout): stinging nettles (make into a tea and use topically for painful joints), cayenne pepper, grape juice, celery, comfrey, rosemary, St. John’s Wort Aching Muscles: consume magnesium rich foods like spinach, swiss chard, squash and pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds and flax seeds. […] - [The Importance of Vitamin D](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/): Vitamin D is necessary to maintain bone health. Few foods naturally contain significant levels of vitamin D. In order to get adequate vitamin D through diet alone, two servings of fatty fish would have to be consumed every day. Therefore it is important to increase vitamin D in the body through sufficient sun exposure and supplements in order to use the sunshine vitamin’s full potential for maintaining proper body functioning. Vitamin D is not a stand-alone vitamin. To perform many functions, vitamin D works with other vitamins like magnesium, found in leafy green vegetables. This unique characteristic of vitamin D has […] - [What Your Nails Say About Your Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/what-your-nails-say-about-your-health/):   What Your Nails Say about Your Health Do you know that your nails can serve as a warning sign for your health issues? Yes, it is true; your nails reflect your health. They can show signs of an infectious disease, malnutrition and other chronic diseases. Your nails and hair are made up of the same material. Nails are formed with a special type of protein called keratin, the same protein you will find in hair and skin. You can divide your nails in 6 parts; the hard protective part is called the nail plate, the skin surrounding it is called […] - [Beauty Tips](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/beauty-tips/): Sage Tea for Darkening Hair ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 heaping handful of fresh sage leaves or 2 tablespoons of dried sage 2 cups of water Bring water almost to a boil, remove from heat, add vinegar and sage leaves, and cover. Let steep for 30 minutes to an hour. The longer it steeps, the stronger. Rinse hair with this several times over a week.  Natural Coconut Oil Toothpaste doesn’t contain hazardous chemicals, fights cavities, has no foaming agents, and is cheap and easy to make! ½  cup  organic coconut oil 2 tbsp baking soda 15-20 drops of peppermint, spearmint, and […] - [Healthy Eyes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/healthy-eyes/): Time Outdoors and Healthy Eyes      In a matter of just two generations myopia or shortsightedness has risen from 20 to almost 90 percent in East Asian city dwelling children. And it turns out that in most cases it’s not a genetic disorder but rather an environmental factor. Children who live in cities in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and South Korea are faced with massive educational pressures. In addition, many East Asian cultures promote staying inside during lunchtime and having a nap. When East Asian children aren’t in school they are inside watching television, playing video games or reading. On […] - [Brain Harming Habits](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/brain-harming-habits/): Brain health is essential to all other physical functions. How many of these brain-harming habits are you engaging in? 1 – Unhealthy Diet The number one risk factor for any disease is a bad diet. Having too much salt, fat, and preservatives in the food we eat increases our risk for developing many diseases. Having diabetes and hypertension affects the way blood delivers oxygen to the brain, and without enough oxygen, brain tissue starts to die. Damaged brain tissue can cause memory and mood disturbances (beyond the physical manifestations). 2 – Smoking Smoking is a dangerous vice that affects our circulatory […] - [Brain Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/brain-health/): The brain is a three-pound supercomputer. It is the command and control center running your life. It is involved in absolutely everything you do. Your brain determines how you think, how you feel, how you act, and how well you get along with other people. Your brain even determines the kind of person you are. It determines how thoughtful you are; how polite or how rude you are. It determines how well you think on your feet, and it is involved with how well you do at work and with your family. Your brain also influences your emotional wellbeing and how […] - [Communication Advice](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/communication-advice/):   Communication AdviseWhen something goes wrong, how do you communicate your irritation to your partner or employee? Do you rant and rave? How do you get a handle on what is happening and keep yourself in check? Their words were exploding with frustration and disbelief, “How could he ship them not working!” “This is unbelievable, this is not what I expected!”, “How can someone do this; how can he be so unprofessional; this is so JUST wrong.” This First Lesson jarred them to their core: not all people are as honest and trustworthy as they appear. So how can one make […] - [Facts About Depression](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/facts-about-depression/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_font_size=”24px” header_letter_spacing=”1px”] There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.          – Mother Teresa —  FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW 1. Researchers have established that depression destroys nerve cells in the front part of the cerebral cortex, responsible for optimism.   2. The World […] - [Increase Your Metabolism](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/increase-your-metabolism/): Learning how to increase metabolism can result in safe and effective fat loss, an increase in muscle tone,  and an elevated sense of mental wellbeing. People struggling with obesity eat a majority of their calories from processed, factory-farmed and heavily packaged foods. These foods are far more of a strain on the environment than foods grown naturally.    EAT REAL FOOD– Raid your pantry and fridge to purge it of products that you doubt were around a few generations ago. Lean meats, fresh vegetables, fruit and a small amount of seeds, nuts and natural oils should comprise 99 percent of your food intake.  Read […] - [Help for Low Energy](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/help-for-low-energy/): Low Energy ? 1. Exercise    A quick ten-minute walk will increase your energy and boost your mood. Unless you’re exercising at a very intense level, exercise tends to boost energy.   2. Listen to Lively Music    This is one of the quickest, easiest ways to get a jolt of energy. 3. Get Enough Sleep   Most adults need at least seven hours each night. Don’t kid yourself about how much sleep you need! 4. Act Energetic    When people move faster, their metabolism speeds up. Acting with energy will make you feel more energetic. 5. Talk to Friends    Connect with other people. Reach out if you need a boost. 6. Get Something Done    Crossing a […] - [Lower Cholesterol Naturally](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/lower-cholesterol-naturally/):     Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol, and when present in the diet in sufficient amounts, reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune response, and decrease risks of certain cancers.  Their effects are so dramatic that they have been added to processed foods such as imitation butter and touted as cholesterol- lowering.           Sesame seeds have the highest total phytosterol content of all nuts and seeds, followed by pistachio, sunflower and pumpkin.  English walnuts and Brazil nuts have the lowest.           Pumpkin seed oil packs whopping amounts of vitamins – A, B1, B2, […] - [Boost Immunity to Colds and Flu](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/boost-immunity-to-colds-and-flu/): Boost Your Immunity to Colds and Flu 1) Take a vitamin D supplement every day. Check our Vitamin D guide for details about choosing the proper dosage. 2) Get as much sunlight as you can for as late into the year as you can manage. Even getting sunlight on just your face helps produce more vitamin D in your body. 3) Drink immune-boost beverages like organic Cocoa Mojo, which contains a blend of 4 medicinal mushrooms. And it tastes like a delicious hot chocolate! 4) Use a high-quality air filter in your home to filter out bacteria and mold spores that […] - [Rules to Rid Belly Fat](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/rules-to-rid-belly-fat/): Cut or completely eliminate all grains from your diet. This is the single most effective method of losing body fat, reducing your waist, flattening your abs, improving digestion, improving wellbeing and energy levels. Reduce significantly or totally eliminate grains and white sugar from your diet. They both have similar negative affects on the health of your body.  Grains and sugar are the major contributing factor to most all metabolic conditions such as diabetes, cancer and syndrome X. Symptoms associated with eating grains on a regular basis: 1. Cancer 2. Syndrome X (pre-disposition to diabetes, stomach fat accumulation) 3. Acne 4. Weakened […] - [Uses for Tea Tree OIl](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/uses-for-tea-tree-oil/): Uses for Tea Tree Oil     Acne – Tea tree oil contains very strong anti-microbial properties, which basically means it kills bacteria. It has been used to treat mild to moderate acne. Studies found that although initially it took a bit longer to see results with tea tree oil, this natural remedy was more effective and had fewer side effects than over the counter medications. For acne treatment you dilute 5 mL of tea tree oil with 95 mL of water.     Nail Fungus – Clean and dry the area thoroughly. Apply undiluted tea tree oil to toe nails unless you notice irritation. If you […] - [Water Quality and Our Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/water-quality-and-our-body/): Staying hydrated keeps your memory sharp, mood stable and motivation intact. When you’re well hydrated, you can think through a problem more easily. Researchers hypothesize that not having enough water could reduce oxygen flow to the brain or temporarily shrink neurons — or being thirsty could distract you. Water keeps your throat and lips moist and prevents your mouth from feeling dry. Dry mouth can cause bad breath and/or an unpleasant taste, and can promote cavities. Dehydration lowers your blood volume, so your heart must work harder to pump the reduced amount of blood and get enough oxygen to your cells, […] - [Eliminate Toxins Naturally From the Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/eliminate-toxins-naturally-from-the-body/): Toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and uranium are pervasive in much of the environment. There are safe, organic and affordable ways to detoxify and eliminate these toxins from the body. Ten such examples are: 1) Bentonite (Clay) – Aluminium Phyllosilicate (Montmorillonite) Bentonite clay is a form of volcanic ash that has the ability to physically remove from the body up to 25 times its weight in impurities through a process called adsorbtion. Bentonite has laxative properties and contains high levels of iron, magnesium and silicon. Available in two forms (sodium and calcium) bentonite clay is used in cement, ceramics, […] - [Detoxify Your Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/detoxify-your-body/): Detoxifying Your Body – The rate at which your detoxification pathways function depends on your genes, your age, lifestyle and a supply of nutrients involved in the detox process. Beets have vitamins B3, B6, C and beta-carotene a high amount of fibre and are a valuable source of iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium, necessary to promote optimal detoxification and elimination. They support gallbladder and liver health, the organs important in breaking down and removing toxins. Algae have powerful antioxidants that help alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestive tract. Toxins are absorbed from the digestive tract. Sea vegetables have the most minerals of any food, […] - [How to Cleanse the Lymph System](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/how-to-cleanse-the-lymph-system/):   The lymph system consists of lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and organs. The primary jobs of the lymphatic system are to isolate and fight infections, and to absorb excess fluid, fat and debris from our bodies. As these materials build up in the lymph system, it may become congested or blocked. Because the lymph system cleanses our entire body, symptoms of a blocked system can manifest in many ways from frequent cold and infections to joint pain. Follow healthy nutritional and lifestyle guidelines to cleanse and rejuvenate your lymph system. Clean up your diet to cleanse your lymphatic system.  A healthy diet […] - [Cleansing the Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/cleansing-the-body/): CLEAN THE BODY FROM TOXINS ONCE AND FOR ALL. Surely this is too good to be true, but you should try it. You will be amazed by the positive results of your body. The juice will enhance the digestion, destroy the toxins and will give you extra energy.     1 glass of water     1 fresh root ginger     4 apples     1 lemon It is important to use organic food. Peel the lemon and put it in the juicer with the ginger root, apples, and water. Drink this juice in the morning on an empty stomach, before breakfast.  COLON CLEANSING […] - [Children's Natural Multivitamins](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/childrens-natural-multivitamins/):     Children’s Natural Multi-Vitamin Glycerin Tincture Herbs   Six herbs chosen for nutritive qualities:  Nettles contribute Vitamins A and C and readily absorbed minerals like calcium, silicon, and potassium. Alfalfa lends beta-carotene, Vitamin K, some of the B complex vitamins, and numerous amino acids. Red raspberry leaf is a source of important minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, and magnesium. Oat straw contributes minerals such as chromium, silicon, and magnesium. Rose hips are a concentrated source of Vitamin C and provide Vitamins A and E. Mullein is a gentle herb that works well for children’s health and provides important minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sulfur. Spearmint is added for […] - [11 Herbs and Spices that Help Keep Disease at Bay](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/11-herbs-and-spices-that-help-keep-disease-at-bay/): 11 Healthy Herbs & Spices That Help Keep Disease At Bay The array of healthy herbs and spices that our plant world has to offer us expands our palates and perks up our dinner plates and also perform important restorative functions throughout our bodies to help keep us healthy, vibrant, and disease-free. These as especially noteworthy for two reasons: 1. Each is distinctly potent for healing, and many make excellent additions to your favorite meal dishes. 2. They’re all easy to find and easy on the wallet. 1.Turmeric has profound anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric’s pain relieving, immune-modulating, heavy metal-detoxifying, and cancer-preventing benefits are […] - [Foods That Grow Cancer](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/foods-that-grow-cancer/): These Foods Make Cancer Cells Grow in Your Body!  Avoiding these foods will help you live healthier and longer. Red Meat – Red meat is one of the major causes of colon cancer. According to  research which followed 150,000 people the ages of 50 and 74, a long-term consumption of red meat increased the amount of colon malignancy in the subjects. Refined Sugars – Otto Warburg, the winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine (1931),  found that cancer and tumors use sugars to feed themselves. Sugars makes the cancer cells grow in size, which in turn increases the number of cancer […] - [Latest Cancer Information](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/latest-cancer-information/): Celery and cancer Celery is the ideal addition to a healthy cancer-free lifestyle. Celery contains compounds that help repel cancer cells. Celery contains apigenin and luteolin, bioactive flavonoids that fight cancer cells. The apigenin component of celery fights cancer cells by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death). It is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat gout and some arthritic conditions. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound rivaling commercial anti-inflammatory drugs. Luteolin has the capacity to short-circuit the replication cycle of cancer cells. Luteolin is able to block the signal pathways (IGF and PI3K) necessary for the growth of cancer cells, specifically […] - [Stress](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/stress/):             “Stress is wanting something to be the way it isn’t.” – Eckhart Tolle Everybody feels stress and knows it intimately, but very few of us think about what stress actually is.  Stress is a thought. That’s it. No more, no less. If that’s true, then we have complete control over stress, because it’s not something that happens to us but something that happens in us.     The dictionary definition of stress is, “bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium.” It is your thoughts out of balance.   The […] - [Tackling Asthma](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/tackling-asthma/): Tackling Asthma      This is a nationwide concern. The number of asthma cases in the U.S. has doubled since 1980, and now affects 1 in 10 children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the major underlying causes — emissions from coal-fired power plants, boilers and car tailpipes — continues to flow mostly unabated, even as the Environmental Protection Agency struggles to regulate the fossil fuel industry. A close vote in the Senate halted an attempt to scale back rules unveiled by the EPA last year. These regulations would require industrial boiler and incinerator operators to […] - [Uses for Hydrogen Pyroxide](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/uses-for-hydrogen-pyroxide/): Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) ranks up there as one of the best household remedies. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the few “miracle substances” still available to the general public; it is safe, readily available, and dirt cheap. And best of all, it works!    Mother’s milk (especially colostrum) contains extremely high concentrations of H2O2. In light of the fact that we know that one of the main functions of mother’s milk is to activate and stimulate the immune system in the infant, the fact that it contains abnormally large amounts of H2O2 makes sense. As far back as the early nineteenth century, […] - [Uses for Epsom Salts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/uses-for-epsom-salts/): Epsom Salt, magnesium sulphate, is a natural mineral commonly used as a bath salt, and taken internally to treat numerous conditions. Magnesium plays a fundamental part in living cells.     Symptoms and effects of magnesium deficiency can include: Hyperexcitability, dizziness, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypocalcemia, low serum potassium levels (hypokalemia), retention of sodium, low circulating levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), neurological and muscular symptoms (tremor, muscle spasms, tetany), loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, personality changes, irregular heartbeat and even death from heart failure. You can have your levels of magnesium checked by a doctor.     Rich food sources of magnesium […] - [Natural Antibiotics, Antibacterials, and Antifungals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/natural-antibiotics-antibacterials-and-antifungals/): Fast food chains that have taken no steps to minimize antibiotic use. These failing chains include: KFC Dunkin Donuts Sonic Olive Garden Denny’s Starbucks Jack in the Box Burger King Applebee’s Domino’s Pizza Chilis Little Caesar’s Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy Queen Arby’s IHOP       Natural Antibiotics – With the overuse of antibiotic drugs, we now have superbugs resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotics can fight bacteria, fungi, and some parasites, but not viruses.  Natural antibiotics can be divided into antibacterial and antifungal. Natural Antibacterial: Used against E. Coli or Salmonella, H. pylori, ear infections, strep throat, or wound infections. Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger extract Onion extract […] - [Inflamation in the Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/inflamation-in-the-body/): INFLAMATION IN THE BODY The process by which the body regularly heals and detoxifies itself can also lead to life-threatening illnesses. The culprit: Inflammation. T Without it, stubbed toes and runny noses don’t heal; inflammation is the body’s natural healing ability—essentially removing the injury to allow for recovery—but it can also accumulate in the body in a chronic fashion, leading to serious illnesses such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Harvard Medical School research found that inflammation becomes chronic because of an imbalanced immune system. Mast cells are normal immune cells that in healthy individuals repair damaged cells. But in individuals […] - [Natural Pain Relief](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/natural-pain-relief/): Herbal Treatments There are many herbs that can be used – ginger and turmeric for inflammatory processes; to rosemary, skullcap and valerian for headaches and muscle spasms; herbs can be used to treat almost any type of pain. aspirin, was originally extracted from white willow bark.) Supplements Omega-3 fish oil capsules are recommended to help treat cardiac problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases. Calcium, magnesium, and potassium help reduce muscle spasms and other types of muscle pain; and SAM-e and MSM are used for arthritis pain and stiffness. Heat and Cold Using hot or cold packs, or alternating heat and […] - [10 Benefits of Eating Organic](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/10-benefits-of-eating-organic/): Top 10 Benefits of Eating Organic                                                     Waterways aren’t contaminated by chemical run-off from farms Pesticide-related health risks to farm workers (and anyone living in the area) are eliminated. You will dramatically reduce the amount of pesticide residue you ingeston a daily basis. Pesticides ingested by pregnant women may be linked to birth defects and health issues. Biodiversityis increased with the use of buffer crops, and by avoiding killing or harming insects and other wildlife that is not a threat […] - [Reasons to Buy Organic](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/reasons-to-buy-organic/): Reasons to Buy Organic   1. It’s raining corn chemicals.  U.S. farmers are using so much glyphosate, the main component of weedkillers like Roundup, that researchers are finding it in rain, the air, and streams. According to USDA data, farmers sprayed a whopping 57 million pounds of glyphosate on food crops in 2009—mainly on genetically engineered corn and soy crops. Because glyphosate is a systemic chemical, it actually works its way inside the plant and winds up inside of food at alarming levels. The chemical is linked to potentially irreversible metabolic damage, infertility, obesity, learning disabilities, and birth defects.2. We’re eating […] - [High Fructose Corn Syrup](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/high-fructose-corn-syrup/):      High-fructose corn syrup is a ubiquitous ingredient present in processed foods and sugary beverages across the globe. It is a well-known health destroyerwith ties to conditions like metabolic damage and cancer. Now, scientists have revealed that the substance — oftentimes genetically modified — may also be damaging the brain functions of consumers worldwide. The official release goes as far to say that high-fructose corn syrup can make you ‘stupid’. Conducted by the UCLA and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Physiology, the study is the first to demonstrate how a diet heavily concentrated with high-fructose corn syrup can hamper brain functions — particularly […] - [Toxic Chewing Gum](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/toxic-chewing-gum/): Toxic Chewing Gum      Commercial gum products are some of the most toxic substances that you can expose yourself to and can lead to some of the worst diseases. The most common ingredients are: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol, Maltitol,
Gum Base
Glycerol,
Natural and Artificial Flavors,
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil and Starch
Aspartame, Acesulfame
Soy Lecithin
Colors (titanium oxide, blue 2 lake, red 40)
BHT,
Malic Acid, Citric Acid       Every time you chew gum, your brain is tricked into thinking that you are eating food and sends signals to your stomach, pancreas and other organs involved in digestion to prepare for this “food”. Your salivary glands and pancreas begin to emit enzymes necessary […] - [Crops Commonly Genetically Modified](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/crops-commonly-genetically-modified/):  More and more foods and products are being genetically engineered or contain genetically engineered ingredients. Here are eight of the most common to look out for. If a product contains these ingredients and is not labeled non-GMO Verified or Organic Certified, there’s a good chance  it contains GMOs: Alfalfa Canola Corn Cotton Papaya Soy Sugar Beets Zucchini and Yellow Summer Squash ALSO high-risk: animal products (milk, meat, eggs, honey, etc.) because of contamination in feed. What product ingredients commonly contain genetically engineered crops? Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethanol, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High-Fructose […] - [Genetically Modified Organisms](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/genetically-modified-organisms/): Genetically Modified Organisms     The United States government has allowed genetically modified and engineered organisms to enter the public food supply with no warning. Every day, millions of people unknowingly ingest these GMOs because corporations like Monsanto (and the politicians they’ve bought and paid for) claim it’s unfair to require them to label their products.     Multiple scientific studies have linked GMOs to illness, disease, and mutations in plants, animals, and humans. Adverse affects are especially pronounced in pregnant women and children. The low price, processed foods carry most of the world’s GMOs. The only way to protect yourself from these toxic “foods” is to […] - [Sugar Cravings and Addiction](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/sugar-cravings-and-addiction/):   Sugar cravings and eating too many foods that contain sugar may cause health problems such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The sugary foods that you eat will cause blood sugar to increase quickly and then crash. The blood sugar crash then makes you crave more sugar, so you eat more sugary foods and the cycle continues. According to Dr. Deirdre Rawlings of the Clayton College of Natural Health, one can break this unhealthy cycle by eating healthy foods that fight sugar cravings.     To combat sugar cravings, Dr. Rawlings recommends that people eat these top 5 healthy foods.Apple Fruits taste […] - [Pesticide Foods to Avoid](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/pesticide-foods-to-avoid/): This is the latest research on pesticides and insecticides in our food. Buy organic or better yet – Grow your own. Fruits and Pesticides  Apples – Cancer causers, hormone disruptors and neurotoxins have all been detected on apples, 98 percent of which test positive for pesticides. Because they’re so popular and are eaten daily by so many people, apples earned the top spot on EWG’s list of foods you should always buy organic.  Blueberries – More than 40 different pesticides were found on blueberries grown in the U.S. Cherries – One of the most commonly used pesticides on cherries, carbaryl, is suspected of causing […] - [Health Problems Associated With Pesticides](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/health-problems-associated-with-pesticides/): #1: Food Allergies.  Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City found an association between food allergies and the levels of a pesticide breakdown product in urine. People with high levels of dichlorophenol, a breakdown product of the herbicide 2,4-D and of chlorine used to disinfect tap water, were more likely to suffer allergies to milk, eggs, seafood, and peanuts.   Dichlorophenol acts like an antimicrobial and could interfere with healthy bacterial levels in the gut, which, in turn, could upset the body’s natural immune reactions to certain allergens in food. #2: Memory Loss. Another review from University College […] - [Serious Dangers of BPA](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/serious-dangers-of-bpa/): The Serious Dangers of BPA    The canned-food chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, has been under attack for years, with studies suggesting it’s associated with negative health impacts ranging from cancer and obesity to infertility and heart disease.     BPA is a common hormone-disrupting chemical used as a liner in metal food and drink cans and in cash-register receipts. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is strengthening the push to ban BPA, showing that levels found in most Americans is increasing breast cancer risk in monkeys, a close relative of humans. “These findings strongly suggests that BPA […] - [11 Harmful Food Additives to Avoid](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/11-harmful-food-additives-to-avoid/): Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Commonly found in Chinese food, MSG is used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips and frozen foods. In people sensitive to the compound, MSG can overexcite cells, producing uncomfortable symptoms.  Research shows a correlation between overconsumption of foods containing MSG and medical conditions such as depression, disorientation, eye damage, fatigue, headaches, and obesity. Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame/Saccharine/Mannitol) are packed with chemicals that can be harmful to your body. Most of these sweeteners contain the Aspartame. Studies have suggested Aspartame is linked to a wide spectrum of health problems like brain tumors, diabetes, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia, chronic […] - [Facts About Fluoridated Water](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/facts-about-fluoridated-water/): 1. Bottle-fed infants receive the highest doses of fluoride as they rely solely on liquids for food, combined with their small size. A baby being fed formula receives approximately 175 times more fluoride than a breast-fed infant. 2. There is not a single process in your body that requires fluoride 3. A multi-million dollar U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) -funded study found no relation between tooth decay and the amount of fluoride ingested by children 4. Water fluoridation cannot prevent the oral health crises that results from inadequate nutrition and lack of dental care 5. Water fluoridation is a violation […] - [Natural Food Product Contamination](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/natural-food-product-contamination/): #1) Maltodextrin (from GM corn) If you pick up a natural product and the ingredients list says “maltodextrin,” chances are very high that the maltodextrin in the product is derived from Monsanto’s GM corn.Products that are certified USDA organic, however, are not using GMO maltodextrin.  The non-GMO, non-corn replacement for maltodextrin derived from GM corn is tapioca maltodextrin, and you’ll find tapioca starch / maltodextrin in many certified organic, non-GMO products. Corn maltodextrin should be avoided unless it’s certified USDA organic. Look for tapioca maltodextrin instead (or no maltodextrin at all). #2) Vitamin C / ascorbic acid (from GM corn) Nearly all the “vitamin C” sold […] - [Top 20 Things Most Dangerous for Children](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/top-20-things-most-dangerous-for-children/): Top 20 Things Most Dangerous to Children  by Joe Martino 1. Mercury fillings Often called “silver fillings” to hide the fact that they’re made from mercury, these highly toxic fillings are placed directly into the mouths of children where they are inhaled (mercury vapor) and swallowed, causing systemic mercury poisoning to the child and leading to long-term neurological damage. Visit www.IAOMT.org and watch the “Smoking Teeth = Poison Gas” video to learn more. 2. Vaccines Think vaccines are safe? You’ve been hoodwinked by the popular media parroting drug company propaganda. Vaccines are preserved with methyl mercury, one of the most dangerous chemical forms […] - [Sodium Risks](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/sodium-risks/): Sodium Risks  The words salt and sodium are sometimes used interchangeably because most of the sodium we eat is in the form of salt (sodium chloride). Some salts don’t contain sodium. Not all foods are created equal. About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure. High blood pressure often leads to heart disease and stroke. Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods and foods prepared in restaurants. Select lower sodium foods when possible and cook more foods yourself, to better control […] - [Snacks That are Bad for Children](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/snacks-that-are-bad-for-children/): Health problems include hyperactivity, cancer in animals, and allergic reactions. Artificial food coloring is linked to bed-wetting, ear infections, headaches, hypersensitivity, obesity, asthma, diabetes, eczema, mood swings, hyperactivity, sleep disturbances, increased risky behavior, ADD/ADHD, chromosomal damage, hives, and possibly hypoglycemia. M&M’s colors are artificial and harmful when ingested. Blue #2: Is a petroleum based product that increases hyperactivity in children, increases brain tumors in lab rats and other abnormal cell development. Blue #1: Produces malignant tumors. Red #40: Damages DNA. Yellow #6: Can cause cancer and Yellow #5: All of these artificial colors are made from petroleum and can cause allergic reactions, cancer and hyperactivity. […] - [Food And Health Dangers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/food-dangers/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”19px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″] Food Safety – The World Health Organization – There are many opportunities for food contamination to take place. More than 200 diseases are spread through food. Everyone has a role to play in keeping food safe. Some harmful bacteria are now resistant to drug treatments. Contaminated food can cause long–term health problems. Food-borne diseases affect vulnerable people harder than other groups. Globalization makes food safety more complex and essential. It is important to follow food safety practices. Food contamination affects our economy and society as a whole. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″] […] - [Medicinal Qualities of Aloe Vera](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-aloe/): MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF ALOE VERA Aloe Vera is a plant that can improve the health of the cells throughout the body and works externally and internally. Externally, Aloe Vera contains astringent properties causing contraction of the skin, blood vessels, and other tissues, and is an emollient to soften and smooth skin. It’s an antifungal, anti-bacterial, an anti-viral, and a cell proliferant, quickly growing new cells. Internally it helps lower cholesterol and improves circulation in the lower extremities. The enzymes in Aloe Vera improve digestion and nutrient absorption and help bring the body to a pH balance. It’s been known to flush […] - [Benefits of Baking Soda](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-baking-soda/): It used to be common knowledge that baking soda could easily cure a common cold, as well as assist in numerous other ailments. What happened to all that information? Baking soda has been used to cure cancer. “When taken orally with water, especially water with high magnesium content, and when used transdermally in medicinal baths, sodium bicarbonate becomes a first-line medicinal for the treatment of cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, influenza and even the common cold. And importantly, it is a powerful buffer against radiation exposure, so everyone should be up to speed on its use.” Below is an article written from […] - [Inexpensive Superfoods](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/inexpensive-superfoods/):  Inexpensive Superfoods  Sweet potatoes – Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes helps every cell in the body stay healthy. It neutralizes wrinkle and sun damage and helps generate new, healthy glowing skin cells.  They are packed with energizing B-vitamins. Kale – is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  Kale’s filling fiber, bone-building calcium and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids support the body’s natural detox system. Dried cranberries – The high antioxidant content means they may help reduce cancer and heart disease risk. They have compounds that help prevent urinary tract infections. Milk – One eight-ounce glass is full of nine essential nutrients, (many of us fall short) including […] - [Benefits of Onions](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-onions/): Let’s Think About Onions  Different varieties of onions vary greatly in the amount of health-promoting benefits they deliver. Onions are a major source of two types of phytonutrients that protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer and asthma. The onions you choose and the way you prepare them make a huge difference in the amount of beneficial compounds, and antioxidant and anti-cancer effects you receive. Generally, the more pungent onions give us more benefits. Of those available in the U.S., shallots have the most phenols, and Western Yellow onions have the most flavonoids, such as quercitin, noted for its asthma-protective effects. When tested […] - [Benefits of Kelp](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-kelp/): The Health Benefits of Kelp     Kelp is a brown sea vegetable that grows in almost every ocean on Earth. It is known for its rapid speed of growth, with certain species having the ability to grow half a meter per day until their optimum length (often as long as eighty meters) is reached. Because of its length and its predictable habit of remaining in thick forests in deep water, kelp is easily harvested and is a popular ingredient in East Asian dishes. It is widely available to purchase in the East and the West, both as a standalone food product and […] - [Benefits of Molasses](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-molasses/): ;Molasses are a viscous by-product of the processing of sugar cane, grapes, or sugar beets into sugar. The quality of molasses depends on the maturity of the sugar cane or sugar beet, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction. Sweet sorghum syrup is known in some parts of the United States as molasses, though it is not true molasses.     The three grades of molasses are: mild or Barbados (first molasses); dark, or second molasses; and blackstrap.     To make molasses, the cane of a sugar plant is harvested, stripped of its leaves, the juice is extracted (crushing or mashing), […] - [Benefits of Chocolate](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-chocolate/): The Benefits of ChocolateA 2011 Swedish study found that women who ate more than 45 grams of chocolate a week had a 20 percent lower risk of stroke than women who treated themselves to fewer than 9 grams. Regular chocolate eaters welcome a host of benefits for their hearts, including lower blood pressure, lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and a lower risk of heart disease. Dark chocolate is especially heart-healthy because of its inflammation-fighting properties that reduce cardiovascular risk. Because it is rich in fiber, dark chocolate can actually help keep you full, so you’ll eat less, Dr. David Katz, founding director […] - [11 Healthiest Whole Grains](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/11-healthiest-whole-grains/): The 11 Healthiest Whole Grains Whole Rye – Rye has more nutrients per 100-calorie serving than any other whole grain. It has four times more fiber than standard whole wheat and provides you with nearly 50 percent of your daily-recommended amount of iron. The problem is, most rye and pumpernickel (made primarily from rye) bread in this country is made with refined flours. Be persistent; look for “whole rye” topping the ingredients list to get the healthy benefits.        Whole Wheat can be readily found in bread and pasta products, but make sure the label says “100 percent whole wheat.” Terms like […] - [Benefits of Using Coconut OIL](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-using-coconut-oil/): There are many benefits from using coconut oil. Coconut Oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural and is known to be:1. Anti-bacterial (kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum diseases, and other bacterial infections) 2. Anti-carcinogenic (coconut oil has antimicrobial properties so it may prevent the spread of cancer cells while enhancing the immune system) 3. Anti-fungal (kills fungi and yeast that lead to infection) 4. Anti-inflammatory (appears to have a direct effect in suppressing inflammation and repairing tissue, and it may also contribute by inhibiting harmful intestinal microorganisms that cause chronic inflammation.) 5. Anti-microbial/Infection Fighting […] - [Health Benefits of Celery](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/health-benefits-of-celery/): 7 Benefits of Celery: Immune System The high amounts of vitamin C in celery promote a healthy immune system. Blood Pressure Celery contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure. Cholesterol The pthalides in celery may also lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion. Cancer Celery contains coumarins that have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer. Diuretic Celery has been used as a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from […] - [Benefits of Coffee](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-coffee/): Benefits of Coffee Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Food can heal the body. Coffee is probably the greatest source of antioxidants in the global diet. And while having lots of it isn’t recommended for everyone, for some of us, it may just be the superfood of the century. Here are nine reasons to start the day with this healing drink.   It may lower risk of death. Coffee appears to lengthen the “when” for individuals with certain chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, according to a large 2012 study. The study found […] - [Butter Superfood](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/butter-superfood/):   Butter Super Food     Butter is a healing superfood. It has the highest source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a powerhouse fatty acid. CLA concentration varies with the season. CLA concentration is 4 times higher in summer milk than winter, due to pasture grazing. CLA inhibits cancer, according to one report in the Journal of Nutrition:“In a number of studies, conjugated linoleic acid, at near-physiological concentrations, inhibited mammary tumorigenesis independently of the amount and type of fat in the diet. “ Additionally, this fatty acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of skin, colon, breast and lung cancer cells. Multiples studies […] - [Amazing Blue and Purple Foods](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/amazing-blue-and-purple-foods/): The Alkalizing BLUE and PURPLE FOODS:  Purple Cauliflower, Purple Cabbage, Purple Kale, Purple Eggplant, Purple Onion, Acai Berries, Black Currants, Black Salsify, Blackberries, Blueberries, Eggplants, Grapes, Plums, Prunes.        These foods are good for protecting the urinary tract and memory function from metabolic and dietary acid and for slowing down aging & keeping the lungs healthy. They lower the risk of some cancers. Blue and purple shaded fruit and vegetables add health-enhancing flavonoids, phytochemicals, and other antioxidants the buffer excess metabolic and dietary acid.       The blue and purple fruit and vegetables contain alkalizing nutrients that support retinal health, lowers LDL cholesterol, supports […] - [Choosing and Eating Eggs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/choosing-and-eating-eggs/):  Instant Mood Boost    Eggs contain a beneficial blend of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, B vitamins, and iodide, nutrients that work together to battle fatigue and reverse bad moods.  Don’t be tricked by “free-range” eggs. The hens may still be housed inside of warehouses but at least not in tiny cages. Nourish Your Muscular System    Eggs are one of nature’s best food sources, packaging muscle-protecting protein in a low-calorie food. The B12 in eggs aids in muscle contraction, a must for avid gardeners!  Don’t be fooled by the word natural on your egg carton. “Natural” eggs could come from hens fed antibiotics and genetically […] - [Eat Your Greens](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/eat-your-greens/): EAT YOUR GREENS – Kale is king when it comes to nutrients, but many of these leafy greens are not far behind. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just named leafy greens as the number one source of food borne illnesses in the U.S. But by no means should you stop eating them. Opt for organic greens or grow your own—they’re super easy. Chard is rich in vitamins A, K and C, minerals, fiber and protein, chard is full of healthy nutrients. Arugula is a spicy winter green perfect for salads and sandwiches or lightly stir fry it. It is […] - [The Healing Power of Honey and Cinnamon](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/the-healing-power-of-honey-and-cinnamon/):         The traditional Chinese medicine has used the combination of honey and cinnamon for thousands of years, and this mixture has a long tradition of use as a homemade medicine.       Honey is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, while cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. The cinnamon essential oil and the enzyme found in honey which produces hydrogen peroxide, are the two most powerful anti-microbial components of this combination that prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.       This potent mixture offers numerous health benefits, and is extremely helpful […] - [Benefits of Frankenscense](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-frankenscense/): Burning Frankincense, the resin from the Boswellia tree, has been a part of religious and cultural ceremonies for a millennium.  It is believed to be an aroma that will help your soul reach spiritual exaltation. Recently a team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem did a study to see what the effects were of this age-old practice.  They studied Frankincense to determine why it has psychoactive effects. Researchers administered a primary Boswellia resin, incensole, and acetate to mice.  They found that the ‘incensole acetate’ influences the areas of the brain that regulate emotions. The incense activated […] - [Benefits of Beets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-beets/):       Beets are rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide—a compound that relaxes and dilates blood vessels, turning them into superhighways for your nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood. That means better circulation, and possibly lower blood pressure.       They are rich in a plant alkaloid called betaine, as well as the B-vitamin folate, which together deliver a one-two punch for lowering blood levels of homocysteine, which in high levels increases your risk for artery damage and heart disease.       Increase endurance. Lots of athletes eat beets and know research has suggested that nitrates boost endurance performance. In one […] - [Benefits of Parsley](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-parsley/):     Myricetin, a flavonoid found in parsley, has been shown to help prevent skin cancer. Apigenin, a natural chemical found in parsley, decreases tumor size in an aggressive form of breast cancer.       Myricetin can lower blood sugars and decrease insulin resistance; it appears to provide anti-inflammatory effects and reduce excess fat from the blood.     Low intakes of vitamin K are associated with a higher risk of bone fracture. Adequate vitamin K consumption (which parsley provides in ten sprigs) improves bone health by acting as a modifier of bone matrix proteins, improving calcium absorption, and reducing urinary excretion […] - [Benefits of Certain Foods](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/benefits-of-certain-foods/): POMEGRANATE: A NATURAL PHARMACY IN A SINGLE FRUIT 1.The fruit and juice are bursting with the most powerful antioxidants of any other fruit or juice! 2. The fruit and juice could lower your high blood pressure and cholesterol levels! This fruit is safe and healthy for your heart! 3. The fruit and its juice may prevent a stroke! 4. It shines light into the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease.  The Benefits of Dates  1. Free from cholesterol, contain very low fat, and are rich in vitamins and minerals. 2. A rich source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5, […] - [Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/health/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″ top_divider_height=”83px” top_divider_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” top_divider_repeat_last_edited=”on|desktop”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||0px||”]   LINKS TO PAGES: The Benefits of Certain Foods Food Dangers  Pain and Inflamation Herbal, Natural Healing and Cookbooks Health and Natural Beauty Products  Link to the Vitamin and Nutritional Supplement Shop  Link to Organic Herbs and Spice Shop  Link to Healthy Snacks  Essential Oils  Most of us don’t drink enough water! Try drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day for a week and see what happens!  BOOST IMMUNITY TO COLDS AND FLU  USES FOR EPSOM SALT  USES FOR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MEDICINAL RECIPES […] - [Environment](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/environment/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”]                       Nature is in Our Hands Nature isn’t a place to visit, it is our home.  The most effective way to connect our children to nature is to connect ourselves.    “It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.”  Rachel Carson    “What is the extinction of a lily to a child who has never seen a flower ? ”  Robert Michael Pyle   “Look deep into nature, and then you will […] - [Recycling](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/recycling/):   1) Styrofoam is not a marketable product. It costs lots of money to process into a usable product (the process is called densifying), and polystyrene has an extremely low market value, so our vendors cannot make money off the product (remember that recycling is a business). That is the reason we cannot accept it for recycling. You can take your styrofoam egg cartons, meat trays, and cups to Publix for recycling, but I cannot give you any information on how they are able to process the materials in a cost-effective manner. 2) We cannot accept grocery bags or any type […] - [Green Cleaning](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/green-cleaning/): Basic Floor Cleaner Works well on all floor types – sealed wood, tile, laminate and linoleum – for regular cleaning. Mix equal parts of white vinegar and hot water, and mop. There’s no need to rinse, and the vinegar smell dissipates once the floors have dried. The vinegar is a mild disinfectant and leaves a nice shine. Wood Floor Cleaner and Polish 1 gallon of hot water 3/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice The hot water and lemon clean the floor, and the olive oil leaves wood floors with a nice, natural sheen. Apply it with a mop […] - [Wasteful Things We Can Do Without](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/wasteful-things-we-can-do-without/): Wasteful Things We Can Live Without: Everything Styrofoam! Stamp out styrofoamPlastic wrap — Instead, use a container with a lid. Tin foil — Use an oven-safe pot or dish with a lid.Disposable cleaning cloths, dusters, etc. — Use a microfiber cloth that can be washed. Paper towels — Use a tea towel, instead. Disposable pens — Buy a good pen that only needs the ink well changed. Paper plates — Washing dishes may be an effort, but it’s worth it. Plastic cutlery — Use the metal stuff. Disposable razors -Invest in a razor that only needs the blades changed. Packaged fruits and vegetables. Produce does not need to be […] - [The Health of Our Rivers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/the-health-of-our-rivers/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sampled around 2,000 rivers and streams in 2008-2009 and released a draft version of the National Rivers and Streams Assessment. What they found is pretty alarming: Only 21 percent of rivers and streams were deemed to be in “good” health, while 23 percent were rated “fair” and 55 percent got a “poor” grade. Of the three major climatic regions (Eastern Highlands, Plains and Lowlands, and West) discussed in this report, the West is in the best biological condition, with 42% of river and stream length in good condition. In the Eastern Highlands, 17% of river and […] - [Environmental Toxins](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/environmental-toxins/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] “The physical pollution of the planet affects us mentally, psychologically, and even spiritually. Once we realize that all of life interrelates not only on a physical level, but across different levels of reality, we will have to embrace multidimensional awareness.”   —Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Light of Oneness Thomas Fricke, a co-founder and president of ForesTrade, an organic spice company in Brattleboro Vermont, notes: “Almost all conventional spices made in the United States are sterilized with harmful chemicals that are disallowed in Europe.” – See […] - [Controlling Mosquitos and Other Insects](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/controlling-mosquitos-and-other-insects/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”|||1px||” width=”99.8%” custom_margin=”|||-58px||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”33px|11px|2px|26px||” custom_padding=”5px||2px|9px||” padding_right_1=”3px” padding_bottom_1=”0px” padding_left_1=”6px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|-4px||3px||” custom_padding=”|0px||4px||” width=”100%” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Things That Make Mosquitoes Love You Mosquitoes crave the lactic acid, ammonia, and uric acid found in sweat. Bugs love the carbon dioxide that surrounds you if you are breathing heavy. Mosquitoes follow carbon dioxide trails to their source. Mosquitoes are more attracted to darker colors and spot darker clothing easier. Beer and alcohol causes a rise in body temperature that attracts them. The smoke of a fire deters […] - [Outdoor Classrooms and Garden Design](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/outdoor-classroom-pictures/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Nature isn’t a place to visit, it is our home. The most effective way to connect our children to nature is to connect ourselves. “It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.”  Rachel Carson   “What is the extinction of a lily to a child who has never seen a flower ?”  Robert Michael Pyle “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein Links to other pages: Cross Curriculum Integration into the […] - [LINKING OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS TO THE CURRICULUM](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/cross-curriculum-integration-into-the-outdoor-classroom/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”20px” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.1em”]                      Cross-Curriculum Integration in the Outdoor Classroom  Art: Students make pencil sketches of natural landscapes or animals, design markers and signs, and create promotional material. Other possibilities include using leaves, flowers or bark as textural features or for decorations with other natural findings. English: The outdoor classroom can provide opportunity for students to keep a journal on the developmental progress of the outdoor classroom. Students can sit in the natural area and write poems or essays about their surroundings. Writing news articles on […] - [Chickens in the Garden](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/chickens-in-the-garden/):       - [Creative Uses for Pallets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/creative-uses-for-pallets/): Using pallets for building and growing You can’t build outside with untreated pallets. These treated pallets are lined so that there would be no contact between the plants and the treated pallet wood. You can build a worm bin using them too.         - [Outdoor Classroom Design Basics](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/outdoor-classroom-design-basics/): OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DESIGN BASICS In designing children’s outdoor environments the goal is to use the landscape and nature as much as possible. It is desirable to integrate the outdoor and indoor classroom with one sense of place and identity so the transition is seamless. A design that allows children to go back and forth encourages children to experiment with autonomy from adults, both physically and symbolically. The outdoor space becomes part of the classroom, rather than a retreat from the classroom. Many teachers are choosing to run indoor/outdoor programs and free snack times to enable and enhance the long stretches of uninterrupted […] - [Turk's Cap](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/turks-cap/): Turk’s Cap        A Deciduous Perennial Shrub            Malvaviscus arboreus    Malvaviscus is from a Greek word meaning “sticky mallow”. mal-vah-VISS-kus  ar-BOR-ee-us      Turk’s cap was designated a 2011 Texas Superstar because when it comes to climate and soils, it is a very tough versatile plant. It is native to South Texas, and is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.  It is a very versatile plant and easy to propagate. It’ll grow in full sun, full shade, wet soil, dry soil, alkaline soil and acid soil. The plants are perennial in Zones 7 to 11.  The plant becomes progressively more “shrub-like” the further south one goes.  It’s an old garden plant […] - [Growing Blueberries](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/growing-blueberries/): Packed with nutrients and cancer-fighting compounds, blueberries are tasty and so easy to grow. Blue Crop blueberries take frigid winters and produce huge crops in July. The healthiest and one of the tastiest fruits, the blueberry, is simple to grow. Chandler is the biggest berry you can grow. Most are as big as a nickel. You amend the soil, plant the bush, mulch and water. That’s it! No spraying, no endless pruning or other maintenance. Most are self-pollinating, although two different varieties will insure heavy fruit set. In return you get gorgeous bell-like flowers in the spring, tasty fruit and vivid […] - [Growing Tomatoes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/growing-tomatoes/):                                          Tips for Growing Tomatoes   Remember that most tomatoes are vines!  Pass up overgrown transplants. Choose a bright, airy spot of rich soil. Put stakes in when transplanting to avoid damaging roots. Feed the soil washed dried crushed eggshells for calcium. Rotate location occasionally. Bury stems to first true leaves for stronger root growth. Water deeply infrequently. Water the soil, not the leaves. Pinch off suckers between leaves and at bottom of the plant. Stake high. Most are vines. Add compost. Trim […] - [Seven Ways to Plant Potatoes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/seven-ways-to-plant-potatoes/): POTATOES    7 ways to plant potatoes 1. Hilled Rows 2. Straw Mulch 3. Raised Bed 4. Grow Bag 5. Garbage Bag 6. Wood Box 7. Wire Cylinder     If you don’t have garden space for potatoes, don’t worry — you can grow them in towers! Potato towers are a productive and space-saving way to harvest some fresh spuds. The technique is easier on your back and more fun for your kids. How to build a potato tower:     Using chicken wire, heavy-gauge wire, or even wooden fencing, make a cylinder that’s two or three feet in diameter and three or four feet […] - [Figs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/figs/): FIGS  Figs provide more fiber than any other common fruit or vegetable.  The fiber is both soluble and insoluble and both types of fiber are important for good health. ¼ cup serving = 5 grams fiber, 6% iron, 6% of calcium, and 7% of the Daily Value for potassium. They have no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol.  They have a high quantity of polyphenol antioxidants.  The fruit contains a proteolytic enzyme that is considered an aid to digestion and is used by the pharmaceutical industry.  Because of its high alkalinity it has been mentioned as being beneficial to persons wishing to quit smoking.  Psoralen, which […] - [Asparagus](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/asparagus/): THE ASPARAGUS Asparagus are coming up now and they are delicious! I like to eat them raw right out of the garden. They are easy to care for and produce every year. It is a perennial vegetable rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Asparagus is one of the first crops of spring harvest! They thrive in areas having winter ground freezes or dry seasons. The mild, wet regions of Florida and the Gulf Coast are about the only places where it’s difficult to grow. Prepare an asparagus bed with care for they will occupy the same spot for […] - [Horseradish](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/horseradish/):      Horseradish has a clear, fresh taste and packs more zing than the store-bought variety, and it must rank in the top five easiest-to-grow food plants, because it thrives in almost any condition. Horseradish is a rugged, cold-hardy (to Plant Hardiness Zone 3) perennial that grows best where there’s enough of a winter to force the plants into dormancy. You can choose from two widely available types of horseradish: common horseradish, which has broad, crinkled leaves, and Bohemian, which has narrower, smooth leaves and better disease resistance, though disease is very rarely a problem for home gardeners.       Horseradish thrives in full sun […] - [Indoor Plants that Clean the Air](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/indoor-plants-that-clean-the-air/): Nasa’a  Pick for Best Air Filtering  Houseplants     There are many benefits to having plants in our home and office environments. Transpiration from leaves normally raises the humidity in a room by 5-10%, which is particularly good when air is dry. Plants can act as effective botanical air-purification systems. The higher the transpiration rates, the higher the convection currents, which ultimately has a pulling effect on airborne toxins. During the 1980s, NASA found that some species of plants can eliminate up to 87% of toxins in the air, including formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, trichloroethylene, carbon monoxide, and even dust. These volatile organic contaminants (VOCs) are off-gassed […] - [How to Have Super Yields from the Garden](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/how-to-have-super-yields-from-the-garden/): HOW TO HAVE SUPER YIELDS FROM THE GARDEN Build up your soil. Building up the soil is the single most important factor in better yields. A deep, organically rich soil encourages the growth of healthy, extensive roots that are able to reach more nutrients and water. The fastest way to get that deep layer of fertile soil is to make raised beds. Raised beds yield up to four times more than the same amount of space planted in rows. That’s due to their loose fertile soil and efficient spacing. Raised beds save you time. Plants grow close enough together to shade […] - [Five Most Mosquito Repelling Plants](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/five-most-mosquito-repelling-plants/): Five of the most effective mosquito repelling plants 1. Citronella is a common natural ingredient in mosquito repellents. The aroma is a strong smell that masks other attractants to mosquitoes. It is used in scented candles and torches. The living plant is more effective because it has a stronger smell. Citronella is a perennial ‘clumping’ grass, which grows to a height of 5 – 6 feet. It can be grown directly in the ground in climate zones where frost does not occur. Citronella plants are considered low maintenance.They do best in full sun and well-drained locations. When purchasing citronella, look for the true […] - [Herbs for Repelling Insects](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/herbs-for-repelling-insects/): Herbs for Repelling Insects Herbs were our original household cleaners, disinfectants, and bug repellents! andThey were used with good results before humans came up with toxic chemicals. Herbs are better for the environment and continue to work for you when you put them in the compost heap. They enrich soil, add nutrients, and some like valerian attract earthworms. Basil  Delicious in pesto, tomato dishes, and salads. It is one of the best ways to keep flies out of your house. Plant basil next to the doors or use as a foundation planting mixed in with flowers. Flies will stay far away. Mosquitoes don’t like […] - [Beneficial Garden Insects](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/beneficial-garden-insects/): Beneficial Garden Insects 1. Ladybug adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects. Adults are attracted to flower nectar and pollen, which they must eat before they can reproduce. 2. Lacewings feed mainly on flower nectar. The larvae are voracious predators that feed on aphids, thrips, scales, moth eggs, small caterpillars and mites. 3. Hover Flies or flower flies look like small bees with striped abdomens; the grayish or greenish slug- like larvae have pointed heads. They feed on nectar and pollen. The larvae feed on aphids in tight places where other good bugs can’t go, and are helpful in […] - [Weed Control](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/weed-control/): WEED CONTROL  Mulch:  Mulch is a covering that blocks daylight and inhibits growth under it. Cover the soil between your plants and along rows. Keep mulch from the base of your plants to discourage insect invasions. For mulch, use materials like wheat straw, shredded leaves, or other organic matter. Layer it on the ground about 2 inches thick. For persistent or numerous weeds, try covering the area with dampened newspaper (black ink only) and then cover with 2 inches of mulch. Around the bases of trees and shrubs, consider covering the ground with landscape fabric and then mulch. 2. Cover Crop: In some situations, […] - [A Straw Bale Garden](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/a-straw-bale-garden/): Steps for Making a Straw Bale Garden Straw Bale Selection Selected a bale of wheat straw, but oat and alfalfa will work.  Hay has seeds and the seeds may sprout. Pine straw won’t work because it sheds water and is slow to break down.  A bale bound with synthetic twine is ideal because it won’t rot.  If the synthetic twine isn’t available, give the bales extra support with wooden stakes. Arranging the Bales Use as many bales as your space allows.  Even a single bale can be productive.  Arrange them end to end in a line or side to side making a square.  If the bales are […] - [Growing Garlic](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/growing-garlic/): Garlic is planted in the fall and tolerates some shade but prefers full sun. It responds best in well-drained, rich, loamy soil amended with lots of organic matter. Raised beds are ideal, except in very dry regions.     Plant the cloves, the sections of the bulb; each clove will produce a new bulb. The largest cloves generally yield the biggest bulbs. To get cloves off to a strong start and protect them from fungal diseases, soak them in a jar of water containing one heaping tablespoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of liquid seaweed for a few hours before planting. […] - [The Benefits of High Organic Content in Soil](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/the-benefits-of-high-organic-content-in-soil/): SOIL – The benefits of high organic content in soil: Increased supply of oxygen available to plant rootsEnrichment of the micro-flora and fauna of the soil Increased microorganisms that improve plant nutrition Increased supply of raw material for earthworms Improved retention of water and nutrients Nutrient take-up is associated with the activity of microbes. Even in our own take up of nutrients! Ex. Legumes with Ryzobium bacteria make nitrogen for plants and the microbes in our digestive system help us digest our food too! The earthworm aerates the soil, improves structure, and helps release nutrients into soil. Earthworm populations are declining […] - [Soil PH](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/soil-ph/):                                    BLACK GOLD Soil PH      PH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is, and soil acidity or alkalinity (soil pH) influences how plants take up nutrients. Most plants   tolerate a fairly wide range of soil pH.  Plant roots absorb mineral nutrients such as nitrogen and iron when they are dissolved in water. If the soil solution is too acid or alkaline, some nutrients won’t dissolve easily and won’t be available for uptake by roots. Most nutrients dissolve easily when […] - [Making a Worm Bucket](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/01/making-a-worm-bucket/): Making a Worm Bucket for Your Garden Get a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a lid. These are cheap at most home centers.       Cut the bottom out of your bucket, and, if you have a large drill bit, drill several 3/4″ to 1″ holes all around the bottom quarter of your bucket. Doing these two things allows your worms to come and go as they please — which is exactly what you want. If you aren’t able to drill holes, it will still work, so don’t let that stop you.     Place your bucket in your garden bed, […] - [Tree Structure](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/tree-structure/): Trees come in various shapes and sizes but all have the same basic structure. They have a central column called the trunk. The bark-covered trunk supports a framework of branches and twigs called the crown. Branches in turn bear the leaves. A tree is anchored in the ground by a network of roots, which spread and grow thicker in proportion to the growth of the tree above the ground. The growth of new tissue takes place by the division of specialized cells located at the tips of branches and roots and in a thin layer just inside the bark. Trees have […] - [Tree Circus Trees](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/tree-circus-trees/):   - [The Tree Circus](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/the-tree-circus/): Axel N. Erlandson (1884-1964) “Living Tree Artist!” Axel Erlandson was the third son of Swedish immigrants. In the early 1900’s his family moved from Minnesota to a farm in central California. He married his wife, Leona, in 1914 and they had one daughter, Wilma. Erlandson was a bean and alfalfa farmer who started grafting and shaping tree trunks. Bending four sycamores on a six-foot square plot into a cupola, he named it the Four-Legged Giant and encouraged by this initial success, he went on to create more complex designs, working from drawings. These trees represent one of the most visible demonstrations […] - [Tree Exploration](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/tree-exploration/): A Tree Exploration 1. The center of the tree is the heartwood. Have one student stand to portray the heartwood and flex and tighten their muscles and chant, “I am heartwood, I support; I support!” 2. The sapwood contains xylem cells that transport water to all parts of the tree. Have four students join hands to form a small circle around the heartwood. Have these students chant, “We are sapwood. Gurgle, slurp. Transport water!” 3. Phloem transports food from the leaves to the rest of the tree. Have six students portray phloem by forming a circle around the sapwood. They should […] - [Trees](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/trees/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_text_color=”#004c1e” text_font_size=”19px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font=”||||||||”] Tree Exploration The Tree Circus Tree Circus Trees Tree Structure Odd and Unusual Trees Tree Trivia Tree Art Treesearch TREE HUGGING VALIDATED                  Old Methusala The oldest Living Tree TREES are the oldest, largest, and most giving form of life on earth. “A child who has never entered the living world of trees is deprived of his heritage as a child of the earth. But the child that carries the tree image greatly engraved […] - [The Soil](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/the-soil/): The SOIL I don’t know of a single kid that isn’t crazy over digging in the dirt! Just put a shovel in hand and you will be surprised. Ask kids questions to see what they know about soil. The two groups of living things are plants and animals. The oldest living thing on Earth is a tree. The largest living thing on earth is a tree. A lot of our food comes from trees. Organic means coming from living things. Organic chemistry is the chemistry of living things. Organic gardening is gardening naturally without poisons. The chemistry of living things is […] - [Monsanto Free Seed Suppliers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/monsanto-free-seed-suppliers/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] CLICK HERE FOR RARE HARD TO FIND SEEDS. Monsanto-Free Seed Companies: 
Adaptive Seeds All Good Things Organic Amishland Seeds Annapolis Valley Heritage Seed Company Annie’s Heirloom Seeds The Ark Institute Baker Creek Seed Co. Beauty Beyond Belief (BBB Seeds) Botanical Interests Bountiful Gardens Family Farmer’s Seed Co-op Fedco Seed Co. Garden City Seeds Gourmet Seed Grow Organic Heirlooms Evermore Seeds Heirloom Seeds Heirloom Solutions High Mowing Seeds Horizon Herbs Hudson Valley Seed Library Ed Hume Seeds Irish-Eyes J.L Hudson Kitchen Garden Seeds  Kusa […] - [Seed Pictures](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/seed-pictures/): Coco de Mer The World’s Largest Seed The secret behind the world’s largest seed is leaves that channel rainwater and nutrients right to the plant’s thirsty roots. The Coco-de-Mer palm produces monster nuts. The biggest weighs 40 pounds. These plants grow wild on nutrient-starved, rocky soil on just two islands in the Seychelles (part of an arc of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Coast of Africa.) Coco-de-Mer palms scavenge a lot of the nutrients shed in their own dying leaves. These trees can reuse 90 percent of that prized phosphorus from the fronds it’s about to drop. That’s […] - [Saving Seeds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/saving-seeds/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Saving seeds I collect seeds all the time. Seeds are as distinctive from one another as grains of pollen or people. It is the beautiful flowers that make incredible seeds that can stick to you, fly or float. Seeds feed the world! Seeds that feed most people: Corn, Rice, Bread, Cereal, Pasta, Beans, and Nuts. I love seeds as much as I love dirt! You can use a big basket and clippers to collect seeds, snipping mature flowers, seedpods or stems. Hang the stems […] - [All About Seeds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/all-about-seeds/): Seeds Feed the World . . . from rice to corn to beans! There are many kinds of plants and most have seeds that under the right conditions will grow a plant just like the one that the seeds came from… Seeds look dead, but they are little packages of life. Seeds may be as small as a speck of dust or as large as a football. There are small seeds that produce large plants and large seeds that produce small plants. The average size of a seed is about the size of a rice kernel. The largest seed is the […] - [Seeds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/seeds/): Click on link for other pages: Saving Seeds Seed Pictures Monsanto Free Seed Suppliers Healthy Seeds Global Seed Network Seeds Feed the World . . . from rice to corn to beans! Seeds look dead, but they are little packages of life. They may be small as a speck of dust or large as a football. There are small seeds that produce large plants and large seeds that produce small plants. The average size of a seed is about the size of a rice kernel. Seeds come in many different kinds of seed packages. Some contain one seed and some contain […] - [Planting Bulbs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/planting-bulbs/): Crocus To many gardeners, the autumnal rite of bulb planting is a ritual. Many spring bulbs naturalize well in most North American regions such as galanthus, scillas, crocuses, muscari, daffodils, and most species of tulips, alliums, and anemones. When buying bulbs choose the largest ones, firm and solid, without nicks from shovels. If you can find daffs with two points – those may send up two flowering stalks. Buy organic. The flowers are brighter, stronger, and more fragrant. Sloping garden areas, borders between shrubs, wooded spots, and even lawns are appropriate sites. Bulbs will rot in standing water so avoid areas […] - [What is a Bulb?](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/what-is-a-bulb/): WHAT IS A BULB? The word “bulb” is loosely used to describe plants growing from an underground mass of food storage tissues. Bulbs store enough food to enable the plants to grow and flower without added nutrients during the first year. The storage tissue is like the bulb’s lunch box, packed with enough food for the whole growing season! A bulb is a modified stem containing a complete miniature plant, including embryonic leaf, stem, and flower parts, and surrounded by fleshy scales that provide food for the young plant and a basal plate that produces roots. A thin protective layer called […] - [More About Roots](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/more-about-roots/): Branching Roots         Prop Roots    TAP Root Aerial roots Roots are organs of attachment (anchoring the plant to the ground) and organs of absorption and transport for water and dissolved salts. The tip of the root, called the root cap forces its way into solid earth. For this purpose the root cap is made up of layers of flattened and hardened cells. Behind the root cap is a thick white down consisting of thousands of tiny hairs. This part of the root has the function of absorbing water, with mineral salts dissolved in it, from the soil. Water […] - [Roots and Leaves](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/roots-and-leaves/):                                                                 Gunnera Tinctora leaf   ROOTS AND LEAVES Roots and leaves are the parts of the plant that are most important to feeding the plant. Review the song about the 6 plant parts. Where do plants get food to grow? You don’t see them in the grocery store! The leaves are like little food factories that synthesize the light of the sun into the sugar glucose. It is a process […] - [Food for Thought: Grains](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/food-for-thought-grains/): Show children the chart of the food pyramid and ask them the shape of it. Ask them to see the largest part of the pyramid at the bottom. Ask children if they eat grass. Do they eat pasta? SEEDS FEED THE WORLD. Hold the ear of corn up and ask them what part of the plant it is; root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, or seed? Teach them the song (with rhythm and movements) about the six parts of a plant. Tell a story about corn. When we pick corn fresh from the plant it is young and tender and delicious, but […] - [Plants on Our Plate](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/plants-on-our-plate/): Content: Plants on Our Plate: Fruits and Vegetbles Have you been tired and felt like you didn’t have any energy? How do we get energy? 1. OXYGEN from the air we breathe. 2. FOOD we eat gives us energy and nutrients to grow and build a healthy body. 3. EXERCISE to keep systems flowing and strengthen them. 4. REST for the brain to gather chemicals needed for the next day. Do you eat plants; roots, stems, leaves, seeds? (Many young children will respond no!) We eat all the parts of plants. Remind them about the energizing grains, the group of foods […] - [Plant Summary](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/plant-summary/): Fountain Thistle Plants Summary There are thousands of kinds of plants. Plants are producers and provide food and shelter for many animals. The basic structures of a plant are the roots, stem or trunk, and crown which usually includes the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds Though some plants are parasites and live off of other plants, most plants make their own food. The leaves are the food factories. Chlorophyll is the magical substance that gives them their green color and allows them to make their food from sunlight. Using sunlight for energy and H2O and CO2 they make the sugar glucose. […] - [Introduction to Plants](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/introduction-to-plants/):   Plants are the oldest and largest form of life on Earth(trees). Ask kids if they eat leaves, roots, stem, or seeds. You will be surprised at their answers. Yes, we eat all plants parts. There are six basic parts to a plant: root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed. Teach the song about plant parts. Seeds feed the world. Do you eat grass? Grains such as corn, rice, cereals, breads, and pasta are made from the seeds of grasses. Seeds travel on the wind, through a stomach, on animals or across the ocean and each kind of plant seed looks […] - [Plant Classification](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/plant-classification/): The Skill of Classification At its simplest, classifying means organizing objects by their similar or dissimilar characteristics. The process of classifying helps children obtain information about the world around them, as well as developing thinking and reasoning abilities. Classifying can start as early as toddlerhood, when a child might put all the blue blocks, red blocks, and yellow blocks in their respective piles. They might not even know the word for each color yet, but they can observe the differences between them. “One of these things is not like the other”, goes the famous Sesame Street song, and children are extremely […] - [How Some Plants Grow](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/how-some-plants-grow/): Black Pepper    Brussels Sprouts Cacao Capers   Cashew Cinnamon Chick Peas Cloves Coffee Kiwi Mango Peanut Persimmon Pistachios Pineapple   Pomegranate   Saffron Sesame Starfruit Tea Vanilla Black Pepper Almond     - [History of Halloween and the Jack-O-Lantern](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/history-of-halloween-and-the-jack-o-lantern/): The History of Halloween and the Jack-O-Lantern People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the […] - [The Pumpkin](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/the-pumpkin/): THE PUMPKIN The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for “large melon” which is “pepon. Pumpkins are native to North America and have been grown in America for over 5,000 years. Native Americans called pumpkins “isquotersquash.” Pumpkins have a thick, orange or yellow shell that is creased from the stem to the bottom and contains the seeds and pulp. They are usually orange or yellow but some fruits are dark green, pale green, orange-yellow, white, red and gray. Pumpkins are a fruit! Pumpkins, like gourds and other squash are members of the Cucurbitacae family, which includes cucumbers, gherkins, and melons. […] - [Apples](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/apples/): APPLES There are no apples native to America. Apples date back to the prehistoric times. The first apples were small walnut size crabapples growing in Asia and Europe. It is America’s oldest cultivated fruit. Julius Caesar liked plants and ordered his soldiers to plant many apple trees. They were the “Stamp of Rome” and a symbol of Roman occupation. Apples come from trees and are a fruit because it has seeds. Apple trees are hardy and without a lot of care, they grow. France grows the most apples and America is second. Apple trees grow in almost every state but Florida. […] - [Best Indoor Plants for Oxygen and Sleep](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/best-indoor-plants-for-oxygen/): 1. White Jasmine enhances sleep, reduces anxiety, and smells heavenly.   2. English Ivy soaks up toxins in the air and puts out more oxygen at night. It is the best for improving the quality of air and reduces air born mold by 94%.   3. Lavender reduces anxiety and stress and slows the heart rate down. You can use the essential oil or put a plant in the room.   4. Aloe puts out a ton of oxygen at night. 5.Snake plants put out a lot of oxygen at night and improve the air quality. - [Herbal Activities With Kids](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/herbal-activities-with-kids-2/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.106″ src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/herbs-lemongrass-380.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” align=”center” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Herbal Activities with Kids Many prescription medicines contain drugs derived from natural herbs. Many perfumes and fragrances are made from the oils in herbs. Herbs have been used for at least 5,000 years by all cultures for cooking, medicine, crafts, and cosmetics. Many herbs are easy to grow and they have rich histories and many uses that provide an enticing, multi-sensory theme for learning science concepts and skills, studying other cultures, and connecting topics across the […] - [The Poinsettia](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/the-poinsettia/): The poinsettia, part of the Spurge family, is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, translated it means “very beautiful.” Many plants in the Euphorbiaceae family ooze milky sap. It has a single female flower, without petals and usually without sepals, surrounded by individual male flowers enclosed in a cup-shaped structure, the cyathium. The showy red, pink, white, or bi-colored portion of the plant referred to as the flower, are modified leaves or bracts. Poinsettias are not poisonous. The poinsettia is indigenous to Mexico and derives its common name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant […] - [Goldenrod](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/goldenrod/): “The fragrance, color, and form of the whole spiritual expression of Goldenrod are hopeful and strength-giving beyond any others I know. A single spike is sufficient to heal unbelief and melancholy.” John Muir Goldenrod owes its reputation to its ruggedness and adaptability! It grows where soil is dry and sunlight plentiful and crops up where other plants can’t grow and thrive despite drastic changes in landscape. After a forest fire, it is often one of the first signs that woods are coming back to life. The colonists called goldenrod tea “Liberty Tea,” for they drank it instead of black tea after […] - [The Christmas Cactus](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/the-christmas-cactus/): The Christmas Cactus Some love the holidays because it’s when Christmas cacti bloom! It is very low maintenance and so easy to propagate. After flowers fall take a clipping. The cactus grows in humid tropical jungles. When you take a clipping, create humidity around it for optimal growth, by using a mason jar. It loves diffused light, frugal watering, and well-draining soil. The new plant may bloom within months of clipping. This cactus blooms twice a year, in spring and in fall from a limited sun exposure. To take a cutting, make sure there are at least two of sections to […] - [Plants](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/plants/): Check out a few leaf scars when exploring. They come in many sizes and shapes! Some of them look like little monkey faces. This little heart or you could see it as an angel is one of my favorites from the Tree of Heaven. Click on the  links below to access pages: The Christmas Cactus Milkweed Red Spider Lily Goldenrod The Poinsettia Herbal Activities With Kids Best Indoor Plants for Oxygen and Sleep Apples The Pumpkin History of Halloween and the Jack-O-Lantern How Some Plants Grow Plant Classification Introduction to Plants Plant Summary Plants on Our Plate Food for Thought: Grains […] - [Resources](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/resources/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] PROJECT LEARNING TREE EDUCATIONAL UNITS ON-LINE! Environmental Education Online Workshops by Project Learning Tree PLT ON-LINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Interesting Link: International School Grounds GREEN SCHOOL GROUNDS   The evidence is in: A green school ground provides a wide range of benefits for children, from an enhanced learning environment and an increase in physical activity to reduced bullying, positive community engagement and a boost to emotional well-being. Green school grounds balance fields and open space with variations in topography, ground surface and vegetation. They combine built and natural features with a wide range of elements to provide students with different looks, […] - [Education](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/lesson-plans/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”24px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”0.9em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”99.9%” custom_margin=”|-57px||||” custom_padding=”|6px||21px||” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Learning is taking place at all times in all circumstances for every person. There are as many ways to learn something as there are people. Teach less and share more. Children learn best by doing. Love each child with your eyes, your smile, and your words! “Every subject known to humans has it’s roots in the natural world. Nature is core knowledge!” John Muir       “It’s absurd and anti-life to […] - [Kitchen Cooking Tips](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/cooking-tips/): How to clean your cookie sheets: Put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste. Then you rub it on the offending dirt/stain/grease with your fingers or a small sponge.       - [Vegetable Dishes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/vegetable-dishes/):   Cauliflower Steaks 1 large head of cauliflower 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 ounces green beans, trimmed 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/3 cup chopped parsley, plus more for serving 1/3 cup panko 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained 1 cup golden or red cherry tomatoes halved 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Arrange racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 425°. Remove leaves, and trim stem leaving the center root intact. […] - [Sweet Potato Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/sweet-potato-recipes/): Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding: 1 large sweet potato (cooked/skin removed)                                                                                                      4 medjool dates, pitted                                                                            […] - [Spreads and Dips](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/spreads-and-dips/): Homemade Salsa 1-10 oz.can of diced tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1/3 cup of red or yellow onion chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 handful of cilantro 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of pepper 1 teaspoon of sugar 1/4 cumin Add everything to your blender or food processor and pulse together. You can add seasonings as you see fit to your taste. For a thicker salsa consistency blend less. Pour in a bowl and enjoy with chips. SALSA Dice the seasonings fairly fine, about 1/8 inch cubes. 3 cups chopped onions 6 jalapeño peppers, seeded, […] - [Herb and Spice Blends](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/herb-and-spice-blends/): Taco Seasoning 1/2 cup chili powder 1/4 cup onion powder 1/8 cup ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon sea salt Directions: Mix all ingredients in a jar. Shake the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use. Store in a dry, cool place. Dry Onion Soup Mix 2/3 cup dried, minced onion 3 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Mix all ingredients in a jar. Shake to mix ingredients well before each use. Store in a […] - [Soups](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/soups/): Maryland Cream of Crab Soup 1 Pound Maryland jumbo lump crab meat 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley 3 teaspoons OLD BAY Seasoning ¼ cup butter 2 pints heavy whipping cream 1 quart half and half cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pint milk Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add crab, fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch and water to thicken soup. Garlic Soup – People are turning back to nature to find remedies for health problems. This soup, made from 50 […] - [Snacks and Appetizers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/snacks-and-appetizers/): Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Remove seeds from the pumpkin’s cavity and wipe them with a paper towel to remove excess pulp. Spread evenly on a paper bag and let dry overnight. Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast in a 160-170°F oven for 15-20 minutes. Roasting them a short time at low temperature helps preserve the healthy oils. French Cheese Cake Wheel! Perfect for a celebration! French Cheese Wheel Cake 1 x whole Brie cheese 1 x whole Saint Nectaire cheese 1 x whole Tomme cheese 1 x whole Bresse Bleu cheese 1 x small Crottin goat’s cheese […] - [Sauces and Syrups](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/sauces-and-syrups/): Sweet Violet Syrup 2 oz ounces Sweet violets (4 handfuls) 6/10th cup boiling water 1 ¼ cup white superfine sugar   You will need a double boiler and a sterilized pint bottle. Remove stalks, green “peeps” in the middle of the violets and leaves before putting flowers in a mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over the flowers and cover with a tea towel. Allow violets to infuse 24 hours. Put violets and water into the top of double boiler, add sugar and stir well. Bring water in the bottom to a boil and place the violets over the boiling water; Stir […] - [Salads](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/salads/): Spinach Salad with Rosemary Honey Mustard Dressing Toss into a large bowl: 4 C. young fresh spinach 1/4 C. roasted ham (cooled), chopped into little pieces 1/4 C. blue cheese, crumbled 1 hand full dried blueberries 1 hand full raw sunflower seeds 1 hand full soy ginger Wonton Strips (or toasted croutons) To make the Rosemary Honey Mustard Dressing: 1/4 C. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp mustard 1 spring fresh rosemary Salt and pepper, to taste In a glass jar, mix together all dressing ingredients. Shake well and let sit. Drizzle dressing over salad […] - [Pumpkin Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/pumpkin-recipes/): PUMPKIN NUTRITION The main nutrients in pumpkin are lutein and alpha and beta carotene, the latter of which generates vitamin A in the body. Chemical compounds found in pumpkin promote regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells, resulting in increased bloodstream insulin levels. Pumpkin extract may be “a very good product for pre-diabetic people, as well as those who already have diabetes,” possibly reducing or eliminating the need for insulin injections for some type-1 diabetics. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds. Some are encased in a yellow-white husk, although some varieties of pumpkins produce seeds without shells. Pumpkin […] - [Pies](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/pies/): Pecan Pie Cheese Cake 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) fat-free caramel ice cream topping Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edges. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread into pastry shell and sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk remaining eggs; gradually whisk in caramel topping until blended. Pour slowly over pecans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly […] - [Pasta Dishes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/pasta-dishes/): Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup toasted walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage Ricotta Layer 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 15-ounce containers of ricotta 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 8 ounces grated fresh mozzarella 8 ounces goat cheese 12 fresh pasta sheets Toss squash in olive oil, maple syrup, and salt and roast on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, or until squash is lightly browned and tender. Turn oven […] - [Olive Oil Facts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/olive-oil-facts/): Olive oil has been around for thousands of years. The oil extracted from olives is one of the healthiest oils available with benefits including anti-inflammatory properties, cardiovascular, digestive health, bone health, eyesight, anti cancer. Most people are aware of the benefits that olive oil provides, but not aware of the adverse properties that the olive oil contains when it is heated. Even at extremely low temperatures all the amazing enzymes and health benefits that the oil contains are destroyed, and the oil itself transforms into a trans fat. This is of the worst type of fats to consume including animal fats. […] - [Miscellaneous Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/miscellaneous-recipes/): Naturally Repair Wood – With Vinegar and Canola Oil. So, for a super cheap, use 3/4 cup of oil, add 1/4 cup vinegar. white or apple cider vinegar, mix it in a jar, then rub it into the wood. You don’t need to wipe it off; the wood just soaks it in. Clean Silver – Clean ALL of your silver at ONCE! Line your sink (or pan) with aluminum foil, shiny side up. Pour 1/2 c. baking soda 1/2 c. salt into the sink. Fill sink two-thirds full with almost-boiling water. Submerge silver for about 2 minutes. Rinse with hot water, […] - [Lower Cholesterol](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/lower-cholesterol/): Garlic and honey Science has studied garlic and found it to be a superstar for health and healing. It holds the following qualities: Prevents atherosclerosis Heart attacks Coronary heart disease Lowers cholesterol Blood pressure levels Heals bug bites Alleviates cold symptoms and hay fever Helps treatment of fungal infections Traveler’s diarrheas Eliminate toxins Strengthen immunity It may be beneficial in controlling symptoms of: Diabetes Enlarged prostate Osteoarthritis Garlic and Honey Recipe Garlic is optimal in its raw form. Crush and chop cloves, let sit fifteen minutes, and add it to food. Take regularly to strengthen immunity and achieve optimal health. 2-3 […] - [Conversion and Substitution Charts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/conversion-and-substitution-charts/):           - [Detox](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/detox/): Ginger Cucumber Detox Drink 2 cucumbers 2 inch knob of ginger 1/2 lime 1 cup of parsley Dash of cayenne pepper If you want sweeter juice add watermelon, cantaloupe, or honey dew. Peel cucumbers, remove skin from lime, and turn on juicer. Juice the parsley, ginger, lime, and cucumbers. Pour over ice and add a dash of cayenne pepper. Minty Lime Detox Smoothie 1.5 Frozen bananas Half a lime peeled 1 orange – juiced 1 handful of mint Half a cup of coconut water or water Optional – Handful of “greens” of your choice CLEAN THE BODY FROM TOXINS ONCE AND […] - [Cancer](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/cancer/): Grape Seed Extract Outperforms Chemo in Killing Advanced Cancer Cells by Susan Patterson, NaturalSociety.com Patients with colorectal cancer may benefit from the cancer-growth-inhibiting power of grape seed extract. Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center report that the more aggressive the cancer cells are, the more effective the grape extract works at targeting and stopping the growth. Grape seed extract is amazing in that it attacks the cancer cells but leaves the healthy cells untouched. This is a departure from conventional cancer treatments that destroy all of the cells in an attempt to stop the spread of cancer. The power […] - [Lungs and Sinuses](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/lungs-and-sinuses/): Healthy Lungs Tea Mullein helps clear mucus from the body, eases sore throats, and helps bronchitis. Fenugreek is anti-inflammatory, promotes mucus production and clearing, soothes sore throat and eliminates built-up mucus. Dandelion root is an anti-inflammatory, fights fungus, cleans the respiratory system and clears mucus, stimulates kidneys and liver. This is a genera health-promoting tea, along with fresh juice (like pineapple-kale-ginger and juice the pineapple’s core). Pineapple juice is beneficial for coughs/mucus in the body too and the bromelain in the core is anti-cancer. Drink in the mornings to promote health, or a few times throughout the day if you have […] - [Bones and Joints](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/bones-and-joints/): Bone Health – Sardines are relatively inexpensive and a good source of nutrients difficult to find in many other foods. They’re a rich source of bone-building vitamin D, that plays an essential role in bone health by helping to increase the absorption of calcium, and a very good source of phosphorus, a mineral important to strengthening the bone matrix, and vitamin B12 that also supports bone health. Benefits of Consuming Ginger If you suffer from loose bowels, tend towards edema or swellings, and retain water as well as have a constant running or drippy nose (particularly when outside) and suffer from […] - [Fighting the Flu](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/fighting-the-flu/): Garlic Ginger Lemonade (A warm remedy for flu symptoms) Several cloves of garlic 1 ginger root Lemons 4 cups of water Cayenne pepper Cinnamon Honey Boil 4 cups of water. Crush 1-2 cloves of garlic. Chop 1 3-inch piece of ginger. Cover garlic and ginger with freshly boiled water. Add juice of 1 lemon. Let steep 30+ minutes. Add honey if desired and a pinch of cayenne (or cinnamon powder) Drink 4 cups a day – hot. Take good care and get lots of rest. Repeat each day until you are feeling well. A SOUP 100% STRONGER THAN ANTIBIOTICS If you […] - [Heart and Circulation](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/heart-and-circulation/): For A Stronger Heart Catch some sunshine! It could protect your heart, according to a new study in Nature Medicine. A group of mice was exposed to a light box t of illumination similar to the outdoors. When researchers induced heart attacks in the mice, the light-treated rats showed signs they had been protected from heart attack–induced tissue damage. Researchers discovered when you go in the sun that heart-protective proteins (called Period 2 proteins) appear more often in your body. The light-treated mice had 4 times as many Period 2 proteins compared to mice who weren’t exposed. Here’s how it works: […] - [11 Herbs and Spices that Keep Disease at Bay](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/11-herbs-and-spices-that-keep-disease-at-bay/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|||0px” custom_padding=”|11px||11px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” header_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.3em” text_text_color=”#117000″ header_text_color=”#117000″] The array of healthy herbs and spices that our plant world has to offer us expands our palates and perks up our dinner plates and also perform important restorative functions throughout our bodies to help keep us healthy, vibrant, and disease-free. These as especially noteworthy for two reasons: Each is distinctly potent for healing, make excellent additions to your favorite meal dishes and they’re all easy to find and easy on the wallet. 1.Turmeric […] - [Medicinal Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/medicinal-recipes/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman” custom_padding=”|||4px||”] Heart and Circulation Fighting the Flu Bones and Joints Cancer Foods the Grow Cancer Lungs and Sinuses Lower Cholesterol Detox Inflamation in the Body Tackling Asthma Natural Antibiotics, Antibacterials, Antifungals Natural Pain Relief Sugar Cravings and Addiction How to Cleanse the Lymph System Cleansing the Body 11 Herbs and Spices that Keep Disease at Bay Natural Remedies for Good Health Clean Your Diet 1. Avoid trans fats and saturate fats and choose heart healthy cold pressed vegetable oils such as olive, […] - [Beef, Pork, Lamb](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/beef-pork-lamb/): Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Recipe Get a 2lb beef roast (chuck roast is good). Make a bed of sliced onions and garlic cloves in the bottom of the slow cooker. Rub the meat with some pepper and minced rosemary and lay the roast on top of the onion/garlic bed. Pour 1 cup broth and a little red wine in, cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours. If you don’t have any broth you can make a quick one out of some chicken or beef bones, peppercorns, whole crushed garlic, and anything else — bay leaves, carrots, etc. Keep it simple. […] - [Herbal Rubs for Poultry, Beef, and Fish](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/herbal-rubs-for-poultry-beef-and-fish-2/): Parsley, Tarragon, and Lemon Thyme Chicken 1Tbl chopped parsley 2 tsp dried tarragon 2 stalks of lemon thyme leaves 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 tsp sea salt1 tsp ground black pepper Mix all together, sprinkle on chicken, dot with butter. I also like to mix everything in the butter good and then spread it on before baking. Fennel and Thyme Rub for Fish ½ T Parsley 2 tsp dried fennel or dill seeds crushed 2 stalks of thyme leaves 1 T lemon juice ¼ tsp ground white pepper Oregano, Citrus, Rosemary for Lamb 1 tsp chopped oregano 2 tsp lemon […] - [Healthy Seeds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/healthy-seeds-2/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/seed-tree.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”center” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Healthy Seeds! When you are planting seeds this spring remember all the benefits from eating some of them! Hemp Seeds provide all nine essential amino acids, the vital proteins found in meat and dairy. The shelled seeds have a mild sprouty taste. Flax seeds are a great source of lignans, a plant chemical that may lower your risk of heart diseasee. Grind the seeds to absorb the nutrients more easily. Mix […] - [Jellies, Jams, and Relish](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/jellies-jams-and-relish/): Vanilla Honey Peach Butter 18 ripe peaches – peeled, pitted and cut ¼ cup water 2 ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup honey 2 vanilla beans – scrape the seed out Combine peaches and water in an 8 quart heavy pot . Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer cover, for 10 – 15 minutes until peaches are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Use a blender to puree peach mixture, in batches, until smooth. Return peach puree to same pot. Add sugar, honey and vanilla bean seeds and empty vanilla pod. Bring to a boil stirring until sugar dissolves […] - [Seafood](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/seafood/): Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa For the shrimp: 1½ pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and cleaned 4-5 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves, minced   Pineapple Salsa: 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion ⅓ cup pineapple chopped into bits 4 campari tomatoes, chopped, with their juice 2 tablespoons pineapple juice ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, diced. Include the ribs & seeds if you like more heat. ¼ teaspoon salt Pickled Shrimp 1 medium carrot, cut into thin rounds 1 medium bulb […] - [Fruit](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/fruit/):          Caramel  Apples Gather coverings for apples: chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts, sprinkles, toffee bits or crushed Oreos. Chopped small and they stick better. Chose baking chips that can be easily melted and drizzled on apples. If apples are waxed, wash them with a little baking soda. Dry and remove the stems. Insert stick into stem end about 3/4 of an inch. Pierce apple with a knife to insert easily. Refrigerate apples to make the caramel harden faster. Melt caramel bits. Add 2 tablespoons of water per bag of caramel bits or candies. Stir and stop heating […] - [Extract Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/extract-recipes/): VANILLA EXTRACT Use 2 ounces of beans and a pint of 80-proof vodka for every pint of extract you want to make. Chop the beans into 1/4 to 1/2 inch long pieces. Place the cut vanilla beans in a lidded glass jar of vodka. Shake the bottle once a day for a month or for two to three months. The color and flavor will deepen with age. Strain the finished extract through cheesecloth or coffee filter and place in a dark bottle. You can reuse empty extract bottles or you can measure right out of the brewing bottle and let the […] - [Egg Dishes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/egg-dishes/): Corn Quiche 3 large eggs 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups half and half 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1 deep-dish frozen pie crust, thawed Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 5 ingredients in processor; blend until onion is finely chopped. Add half and half and butter; process until blended. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in corn. Pour into crust. Bake until filling is slightly puffed and top is golden, about 50 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool slightly and serve. Asparagus […] - [Edible Weeds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/04/edible-weeds/): Kudzu is used to make jams and jellies and you can pickle the flowers that appear in August and September. Try steaming or boiling the roots until they’re tender and adding soy sauce or miso, as is often done in Asian cooking. The plant is used in Chinese medicine for treating allergies, colds, fevers and as a digestive aid. Brew a kudzu tea by chopping up a cup of leaves and boiling them for about 30 minutes. Red Clover has been used for ages as a folk remedy for cancer. It contains the phytoestrogen genistein, which has been found to have […] - [Edible Flowers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/edible-flowers/): When you fix that healthy salad make add fresh herbs and colorful flowers! Edible Flowers: Violet, Nasturtium, Pansy, Calendula, French Marigold, Bee Balm, Squash blossoms, Day lilies, Borage, Thyme, Oregano, Honey suckle, Rose, Lavender, Jasmine, Sage, chamomile, Primrose, Orange, Apple, Pinks, Carnation, Mint, Thyme, clover, chervil, chrysanthemums, dandelion, daylillies, roses, hyacinths, gladiolas, hollyhocks,impatiens, lilac, Chive, Red runner bean. The blossoms of chive, garlic, and pea are also edible. Sprinkle flowers on salads or use as garnishes. Steep flower petals in vinegar 3 weeks for a floral-infused vinegar for salad dressings. Stir chopped petals into softened butter for a colorful spread. Large […] - [Desserts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/desserts/): MOCHA COLD BREW COFFEE POPSICLES 1 can 0f coconut milk 1 ripe banana ½ cup cold coffee concentrate or strong coffee 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons cinnamon Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into Popsicle molds and freeze for at least 3 hours. BLUEBERRY-LEMONADE KOMBUCHA POPS 1-cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup Lemonade Kombucha (or plain kombucha Juice of 1 lemon Add all to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 6 hours. STRAWBERRY-CAYENNE KOMBUCHA POPS Add 1-cup fresh or frozen […] - [Poultry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/poultry/): Ginger Garlic Chicken 1 tablespoon coconut oil Sea salt & black pepper to taste 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 small onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated ½ teaspoon fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1-2 pinches chili flakes 1/4 cup coconut aminos Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In an cast iron or stainless steel skillet, melt the oil, season both sides of the chicken with sea salt and black pepper, and place skin side down in the pan for 5-6 minutes or until the skin browns and releases easily from the pan. While the chicken cooks, […] - [Cookies and Cupcakes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/cookies-and-cupcakes/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] CRISPY SHEET PAN BROWNIES 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cold large eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 full cup FINELY chopped walnuts or pecans Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Generously butter an 18×13″ rimmed baking sheet (do not line with parchment). Melt ½ cup butter in a small bowl. Mix sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter […] - [Coconuts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/coconuts/): Some authorities show the Southeast Asia (Peninsular region) as their place of origin, others place its origin in northeastern South America. The coconut has spread throughout the tropics, particularly along tropical coastlines. Because the coconut is very dense and floats, it can be transported by sea currents enormous distances. The coconut palm thrives in sandy and saline soils in areas with abundant sunlight and regular rains. The coconut was originally brought to the islands of Hawaii long ago by Polynesian travelers from the South Pacific. The meat of the coconut is good for the stomach and the intestines due to the […] - [Chocolate Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/chocolate-recipes/):   RAW CHOCOLATE 250 grams (9 ounces) of each would make 50 small chocolates. Equal proportions of: Raw Organic Cacao Powder Raw Organic Cacao Butter Raw Vanilla Powder Raw Agave Syrup (sweetener/ butter/ powder can vary to taste) Bring the water to boil. Chop the Cacao Butter and set it in the bowl. Remove boiling water from the heat, and set a bowl on top of it. Allow the Cacao Butter to melt down. The Cacao Butter should not get hotter than 45 degrees Celsius to ensure nutritional properties remain intact. Stir the Vanilla powder into the melted Cacao Butter. Add […] - [Candy](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/candy/): Candied Orange Peels 1 large navel orange 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup chopped semisweet chocolate Using a peeler, cut 3-inch long, 3/4-inch wide strips of orange peel from the orange. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and simmer the orange peels for 10 minutes. Drain the peels, rinse them with cold water, and boil them in fresh water for an additional 10 minutes; repeat this process 1 more time. Bring sugar and water to boil in a saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture reduced in volume a bit. Add orange peels and […] - [Cakes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/cakes/): Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake ¼ cup unsalted butter 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. kosher salt ¾ tsp. baking powder ½ cup virgin coconut oil, room temperature 1 ½ cups plus 1-tablespoon sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup buttermilk ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter an 8×4″ loaf pan; line with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on long sides. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside. On medium-high speed, beat oil, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 cups sugar until pale […] - [Herbal Butter](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbal-butter/): HERBAL BUTTERS Herbal butters are one of my favorite ways to use fresh herbs. It is great on vegetables, bread, pasta and with many foods. The butter can be made with dried or fresh herbs and you can freeze it! You can make a little flower on top with the red blossoms from pineapple sage. Dried Herbal Butters: Mix 2 teaspoons of the dried herb blend with 1/4 pound of butter and store in refrigerator. Fresh Herbal Butters: Mix 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs with 1 pound butter. It can be formed into a cylinder when rolled in wax paper. Refrigerate […] - [Pancakes, Cornbread, and Fritters](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/pancakes-cornbread-and-fritters/): Sweet Potato Fritters 1 cup pumpkin, cooked and pureed 1 cup flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoon caster sugar 1 egg ¼ cup milk pinch of salt oil, for deep frying Caramel Sauce ¾ cup sugar 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tbsp butter ½ cup golden syrup 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes To make fritters, combine all the ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden brown and cooked throughout, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen […] - [Bread](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/bread/): Banana Bread with Honey Delicious & Healthy. 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar free applesauce 3/4 cup honey 2 eggs, beaten 3 mashed overripe bananas Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix applesauce and honey. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick […] - [Muffins and Bisquits](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/muffins/): Grain Free Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins 1/2 cup coconut oil 6 Organic Soy-free Eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup pumpkin puree or fresh baked pumpkin 1/2 cup Organic Maple Syrup or honey 6 oz Unsweetened Dark Chocolate (99% Cacao) 1/2 tsp Real Salt 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 tsp baking soda Pecan Pie Muffins 8 large muffins or 16 mini muffins 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chopped pecans 2/3 cup butter softened 2 eggs beaten Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups generously. In medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and […] - [Beverages](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/beverages/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]High Energy Breakfast Shake 1 medium banana 1/2 cup whole strawberries 1-1/2 cup low-fat milk 2-1/2 TBS almond butter 2 TBS ground flaxseeds 1-1/2 TBS blackstrap molasses Blend all ingredients until smooth. Cucumber-Lime-Mint Soda Water 1 bottle (1 qt. + 1.8 fl. oz.) seltzer water 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 c. cucumber, sliced crosswise into thin (1/8″) rounds 1/2 c. lime (1 large lime), sliced crosswise into thin (1/4″) rounds 1 Tbsp. mint, finely minced 1 c. ice cubes Add mint & limes to a glass pitcher. Mull these ingredients by pressing them against the […] - [Kitchen Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/kitchen-recipes/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-27px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||0px||” text_font=”Times New Roman|||on|||||” text_font_size=”21px” text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”0.9em” width=”99%”] LINKS: Artistic Food Creations Beverages Bread Herbal Butter Cakes Candy Chocolate Recipes Coconut Cookies and Cupcakes Poultry Desserts Edible Flowers Edible Weeds Egg Dishes Extract Recipes Fruits Seafood Jelly, Jam, and Relish Healthy Seeds Herbal Rubs Beef, Pork, Lamb Medicinal Recipes Miscellaneous Recipes Olive Oil Facts Pasta Dishes Pies Pumpkin Recipes Salads Sauces and Syrups Snacks and Appetizers Soups Herb and Spice Blends Spreads and Dips Sweet Potato Recipes Vegetable Dishes Banned Foods Every American Should Stop Eating Fold […] - [Passion Flower](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/passionflowerlife-cycle-of-the-passion-flower/):                                             Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial, climbing vine native to Southern and Central America and is cultivated in Europe. It reaches a height of 10-12 metres and climbs using thin tendrils to spiral around the host plant. The leaves are palmate, 3-lobed and alternate. The 5-petaled flowers have 5 sepals that make it look like the flower has 10 petals; they are pale blueish-white in color with a purple ‘fringe-like’ layer of fine petals on top. The flower has […] - [Benefits of Aloe](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/benefits-of-aloe-2/): Halts the growth of cancer tumors. Lowers high cholesterol. Repairs “sludge blood” and reverses “sticky blood” Boosts the oxygenation of your blood. Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain. Protects the body from oxidative stress. Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea. Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits. Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s disease and other digestive disorders. Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms. Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients. Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns. Replaces dozens of first aid […] - [Herbs for Repelling Insects](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbs-for-repelling-insects-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ custom_padding=”14px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-6px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”16px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” header_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” custom_margin=”|0px||0px” custom_padding=”|11px||12px” text_text_color=”#006321″ text_font_size=”19px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font_size=”24px” header_letter_spacing=”4px”]       Herbs were our original household cleaners, disinfectants, and bug repellents! They were used with good results before humans came up with toxic chemicals. Herbs are better for the environment and continue to work for you when you put them in the compost heap. They enrich soil, add nutrients, and some like valerian attract earthworms. 1. Basil Delicious in pesto, tomato dishes, and salads. It is one […] - [Talk About Teas](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/talk-about-teas/): The Minimalism of Tea Tea is an act complete in its simplicity. When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no worries about the future. No dwelling on past mistakes. Tea is simple loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup. I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup. I drink the tea, the essence of the leaves becoming a part of me. I am informed by the tea, changed. This is the act of life, in one pure moment, and in this act the […] - [Herbal Bath Blends](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbal-bath-blends/): Bath Herb Blends: A fragrant herbal bath is a reliable refuge from the turmoil of everyday life. Gently mix the ingredients in a large bowl and store in a jar or basket. Add 1/4 cup oatmeal for dry skin or 1/4 cup cornmeal for oily skin before simmering for extra scrubbing action. To use: place 1/4 cup oF the blend in a small cotton bag and simmer in a glass pot over medium heat with 1 quart water for 10 minutes to make a tea. Pour the tea with the bag into the bath water. Hop in and relax. Use the […] - [Herbs for the Skin](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbs-for-the-skin/):   Herbs for the Skin Fresh and dried herbs used to make infusions with medical properties–applied externally or used with compresses–have been in use for thousands of years. Why would we choose to use chemicals on our skin when these lovely botanicals can be just as effective? These are the principal herbs recommended for use in herbal infusions. Several of them have cleansing and toning qualities that make them useful in any long-term natural skin-care program; all are suitable for any type of skin. Calendula. Use healing calendula alone or in a half-and-half mix with lavender or chamomile for its anti-fungal, […] - [Herbal Teas for Stress and Anxiety](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbal-teas-for-stress-and-anxiety/): Herbal Teas for stress and anxiety. Teas of chamomile, basil, marjoram, or rosemary help ease stress. Use about 1 ounce fresh herbs (half of that if dried) for every 2 to 3 cups water. A tea of elderberry flowers is considered relaxing to the nerves and is sleep inducing, too. (Caution! Avoid if pregnant.) For insomnia, drink bee balm, which acts as a mild sedative, calming the nerves and aiding sleep. Take an infusion of 2 teaspoons chopped leaves in 1 cup boiling water. Drink rosemary tea to alleviate melancholy or depression. Native American tea ingredients for insomnia included lady’s slipper […] - [Herbs to Reduce Stress](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbs-to-reduce-stress/): Herbs to Reduce Stress Panax ginseng is perhaps one of the most studied medicinal herbs in the world — and might be one of the most widely used. It’s used to promote a sense of well-being and endurance, as an anti-depressant, for memory and calmness, for energy (it’s one of the ingredients in most energy drinks)… and even as an aphrodisiac!   Rhodiola, also called “golden root” — is used mostly to treat stress, depression and fatigue, and is also believed to increase mental performance. Its popularity is growing, in large part because of what an incredibly versatile and relatively inexpensive herb it […] - [Cooking Healthy With Herbs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/cooking-healthy-with-herbs/): Cooking Healthy with Herbs If you’re not utilizing fresh herbs, you’re missing out. Herbs are nature’s real miracles, tiny taste-enhancers loaded with compounds that add antioxidants and vital minerals to every dish. Thyme – Two teaspoons of the herb pack in nearly 20 percent of your daily requirement for iron, and it’s also rich in manganese, a mineral that boosts brain function and aids in healthy bone, skin, and cartilage formation. Parsley – Two tablespoons of fresh parsley will provide more than 150 percent of your daily requirement for vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood clotting, proper bone […] - [Herbs for the Lungs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbs-for-the-lungs-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”]   Mullein flowers and leaves are favorite natural remedies. They have been used to combat colds, bronchitis, flu, emphysema and laryngitis among others. As a relaxing expectorant, mullein contains saponines that soothe bronchial spasm to clear out sticky phlegm and thick mucus. As a mild sedative, mullein fights inflamed nerves along the respiratory tract and relieves pain. Licorice is a demulcent herb containing vegetable gum to lubricate surfaces. It softens and moistens irritated inflamed mucous membranes and reduces spasms that trigger coughing. […] - [Herbal Rubs for Poultry, Beef, and Fish](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbal-rubs-for-poultry-beef-and-fish/): Parsley, Tarragon, and Lemon Thyme Chicken 1Tbl chopped parsley 2 tsp dried tarragon 2 stalks of lemon thyme leaves 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 tsp sea salt1 tsp ground black pepper Mix all together, sprinkle on chicken, dot with butter. I also like to mix everything in the butter good and then spread it on before baking. Fennel and Thyme Rub for Fish ½ T Parsley 2 tsp dried fennel or dill seeds crushed 2 stalks of thyme leaves 1 T lemon juice ¼ tsp ground white pepper Oregano, Citrus, Rosemary for Lamb 1 tsp chopped oregano 2 tsp lemon […] - [Cinnamon OiL and Clove Oil](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/cinnamon-oil-and-clove-oil/): How To Make Cinnamon Oil Cinnamon oil is a widely used ingredient for making apple butter, candied apples, candied popcorn, and more. Used in chocolate icings, ice cream and baking, the intense cinnamon flavor adds a delicious, flavorful twist. While the stick and powdered form of cinnamon is obtained from the bark, cinnamon oil comes from both the bark and leaves. The oil is intensely flavorful. Use sparingly in recipes calling for cinnamon flavor. For a less intense cinnamon oil, try making some on your own. Merely place several cinnamon sticks in a small glass jar. Cover the sticks with olive […] - [Oil of Oregano Benefits](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/oil-of-oregano-benefits/): Oil of oregano is a well-known folk remedy used to kill bacteria, viruses, fungus and yeast. The oil derives much of its healing properties from carvacrol and thymol, two naturally occurring compounds. Carvacrol is a powerful antimicrobial that has been shown effective in fighting staphylococcus bacteria. Thymol is naturally antiseptic and the main ingredient in many mouthwashes. Oil of oregano contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, manganese, vitamins A and C, and niacin. The health benefits only come from wild Mediterranean oregano–not the varieties sold dried on most store shelves. The most therapeutic benefits come from two plant varieties […] - [Make Your Own Essential OIls](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/using-essential-oils/):   Make your own essential oils from mint, lavender, thyme, rosemary or an herb you find especially delicious-smelling, follow this simple recipe: Chop your herbs. Pack herbs into an airtight container. Heat vegetable oil, olive oil, or a nut oil on the stove. Remove when it’s hot to the touch. Pour the oil over the herbs. When it’s cooled, store the mixture in a dark place for at least a week. Strain the liquid into a spray bottle, and you’ve got essential oil!         - [Herbal Activities with Kids](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbal-activities-with-kids/): Herbal Activities with Kids Many prescription medicines contain drugs derived from natural herbs. Many perfumes and fragrances are made from the oils in herbs. Herbs have been used for at least 5,000 years by all cultures for cooking, medicine, crafts, and cosmetics. Many herbs are easy to grow and they have rich histories and many uses that provide an enticing, multi-sensory theme for learning science concepts and skills, studying other cultures, and connecting topics across the curriculum. ACTIVITIES: WHAT MAKES AN HERB AN HERB? “Herb” refers to any plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities. In […] - [Smudging and Blessing Herbs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/03/herbs-links-to-pages/): Smudging and Blessing Herbs Sage is for healing. The smoke is used to bless, cleanse and heal the person or object being smudged. Sage is used to ‘wash off’ the outside world when one enters ceremony or other sacred space. Objects are likewise washed off with sage medicine smoke to rid them of unwanted influences. The plants that are called sage can come from very different families of plants. True sages are in the genus of Salvia; this includes Salvia Officinalis (garden sage) and Salvia Apiana (White Sage), also called California White Sage and Sacred Sage. Many of the herbs called […] - [Ten Reasons to Drink More Water](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/ten-reasons-to-drink-more-water/): 10 REASONS TO DRINK MORE WATER:     We should drink more pure water every day. The absolute purist water is distilled water. Drink water on an empty stomach. When you drink a lot of liquid with a meal it dilutes your digestive enzymes and makes your digestion less effective. Get yourself a BPA free water bottle and carry it with you. . Our blood is over 80% water  Our bones are over 50% water Drinking more water helps lessen pain in the body by getting the lymphatic system moving Water helps eliminate wastes and toxins from the body Water lubricates joints and reduces […] - [Bird Food Dangers](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/bird-food-dangers/):   Placement of the feeder should be done with care when it comes to windows. Birds get confused by reflections and accidentally fly into glass. “Window strikes take a huge toll on bird populations,” says John Griffin, the director of urban wildlife at the Humane Society of the United States. To avoid strikes, place feeder within three feet of a window or 30 feet away. “Within three feet they can’t get enough speed to do a lot of damage, and 30 feet is far enough away that they’re unlikely to get confused. Six things you should never feed local birds: Bread […] - [Natural Pet Recipes for Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/natural-pet-recipes-for-health/): Pet Food Safety 1. Chemical Preservatives (BHT and BHA) no one knows how these chemicals might affect human or pet health. Limit use if possible. It’s especially important for pets since they eat the same food at every meal, and have a higher exposure rate. 2. Menadione, known as vitamin K3, is a synthetic form of vitamin K.  Vitamin K, found in leafy greens, helps the body form blood clots. Dogs and cats need very little. Their gut bacteria produce Vitamin K. There’s evidence K3 causes liver toxicity and damages cell membranes. It was banned from use in human food in […] - [Health Benefits of Sleep and Naps](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/health-benefits-of-sleep-and-naps/): Benefits of Napping      Many Europeans believe in the benefits of napping and shut down work in the afternoon to allow everyone to take a quick power nap, recharge, and come back to work. In the U.S., a mid-day nap is a luxury and often is perceived as laziness. Studies have shown that short naps can improve awareness and productivity. You don’t need much; 15 to 20 minutes can make a world of difference. A study from the University of Colorado Boulder discovered that children who didn’t take their afternoon nap didn’t display much joy and interest, had a higher […] - [Laugh It's Good for Your Health](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/02/laugh-its-good-for-your-health/):   LAUGH – IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH!  The field of gelotology is exploring the benefits of laughter. It was brought to the public’s awareness in Norman Cousins’ memoir Anatomy of an Illness. Cousins found that comedies helped him feel better and get some pain-free sleep. That’s because laughter helps the pituitary gland release its own pain-suppressing opiates. What can laughter do? ·        Lowers blood pressure ·        Increases vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood ·        Gives a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles ·        Reduces certain stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline ·        Increases the response of tumor- […] - [We are the World](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/we-are-the-world/): We Are The World There comes a time when we need a certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying Oh, and it’s time to lend a hand to life The greatest gift of all We can’t go on pretending day by day That someone, somehow will soon make a change We’re all a part of God’s great big family And the truth – you know love is all we need We are the world, we are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day so let’s start giving There’s a choice […] - [The Singing River](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-singing-river/): The Singing River There’s a river that runs down through the canyon, That is high in the mountains of the West. Clear mountain water rushing down through the valley, It’s a river of Mother Nature’s best Chorus: And it sings, that singing river. And it sings to you and me, Yes, it sings, that singing river, As it rolls through the valley to the sea. Verse 2: It’s a river that dances in the sunlight, As it plunges through the canyon white with corn. Clear mountain water rushing down through the valley As it rolls by my singing river home. Chorus […] - [Swing on a Star](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/swing-on-a-star/): Would You Like to Swing on a Star Would you like to swing on a star? Carry moonbeams home in a jar And be better off than you are Or would you rather be a MULE. A mule is an animal with long funny ears He kicks up at anything he hears. His back is brawny and his brain is weak He’s just plain stupid with a stubborn streak. So by the way if you hate to go to school You might grow up to be a mule Chorus Or would you rather be a PIG A pig is an animal […] - [I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/im-looking-over-a-four-leaf-clover/): I’m looking over a foul leaf clover That I overlooked before. One is for sunshine, The other for rain, One for the roses that bloom in the Lane. No use explaining, The one remaining Is someone that I adore! I’m looking over a four leaf clover. That I overlooked before!       - [My Favorite Tongue Twisters](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/my-favorite-tongue-twisters/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Alice asks for axes. A big bug bit a bold bald bear. Bad black bran bread Big ben blue big blue bubbles Can you catch a can canner canning a can? Crisp, crust, crackles Ape cakes, grape cakes Cheap sheep soup A dozen dim ding-dongs How much dew would a dew drop drop if a dew drop could drop dew Cinnamon, aluminum, linoleum Freckled faced Freddie fidgets. Try fat flat flounders Fran feeds fish fresh fish food. A fat free fruit float […] - [The Healing Power of Music](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-healing-power-of-music/): Eases Anxiety In Cancer Patients Reduces stress / Lowers anxiety as well as a massage Pain reducer Protects the aging brain Prevents heart transplant rejection in mice Improves stroke recovery Helps memory Helps during surgery Protects the ears sound processing ability There are endless ways that music makes our hearts and souls feel better. Research shows that music can have benefits for our bodies, too. The Mayo Clinic points out that music can have effects ranging from reducing feelings of physical pain to boosting memory. Researchers from Drexel University found that cancer patients who either listened to music or worked with […] - [Music](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/science-and-songs/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ inline_fonts=”Times New Roman” width=”99.9%” custom_padding=”|||1px||”]      Music is a moral law.  It gives soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, A charm to sadness, Gaity and life to everything! It is the essence of order And lends to all that is good and Just and beautiful.                                  Plato    “Music can lift us out of depression, or move us to tears – It is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ear. But for many of my neurological patients, music is even more – It […] - [Christmas Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/christmas-crafts/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”14.2969px|0px|10px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”] Friendship Angel This special angel My gift to you Blessed with memories Of friendship so true. On tiny wings To you she went For like good friends She’s Heaven sent.   Make a Paper Plate Santa Sewing Cards Cut out green tree triangles (or bell/ stocking) from poster board Use hole punch to punch holes around outside and let kids lace with red yarn and tie loop to hang on tree Heart Tree   Cut out 3 different sizes of green hearts and create a heart […] - [Easter Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/easter-crafts/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Cultural Note: In Greece, the tradition is to dye the eggs red on Red Thursday – which commemorates the day the Last Supper was eaten. It’s also called Unholy Thursday because that’s when Jesus was betrayed by Judas. The red of the eggs represents the Blood of Christ.   Dying eggs Naturally For blue, use red cabbage For red, try whole beets (not canned), cherries, or cranberries For light green, use spinach or fresh green herbs For tan, brew strong coffee, tea, or a handful of cumin seeds For yellow, try turmeric (a spice) […] - [Valentine Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/valentine-crafts/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6656,6655,6654,6653″ gallery_captions=”,,,” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6673,6674,6675,6676″ gallery_captions=”,,,” posts_number=”4″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6692,6693,6694,6695″ gallery_captions=”,,,” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6657,6658,6659,6660,6661,6662,6663,6664″ gallery_captions=”,,,,,,,” posts_number=”5″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6677,6678,6679,6680″ gallery_captions=”,,,” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6681,6682,6685,6686″ gallery_captions=”,,,” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6665,6666,6667,6668,6669,6670,6671,6672″ gallery_captions=”,,,,,,,” posts_number=”8″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6690,6689,6688,6687″ gallery_captions=”,,,” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Thanksgiving Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/thanksgiving-crafts/): Folded paper pumpkin     Bubble Wrap corn   Leaf Roses   - [Halloween Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/halloween-crafts/): Halloween Lollypops Scary Trees Roof Top Spider Alien Balloons Alien Friend       Spooky Bean Bag Toss  Pin the Eye on the Monster Don’t Drop the Eyeball Flying Saucers Monster Pinnata Glowing Ghosts – Snap one or two green eight-hour light sticks so they glow, and insert them into a white balloon. Inflate the balloon and tie it closed. Use a black marker to draw a wide-eyed visage. Repeat to make more, then affix ghosts to a wall with transparent tape and lower the lights.                                 […] - [Fall Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/fall-crafts/): Skeletonizing Leaves Washing soda Bleach Leaves wire Steel pot  floral tape  Dull knife  glycerin                                                                                                                                                                                […] - [Independance Day Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/independance-day-crafts/):           - [Summer Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/summer-crafts/): Homemade Sunscreen Zinc Oxide has long been used as an effective and inexpensive sunscreen. Slathered on thick and full strength, it offers excellent sun protection. This is an alternative to the harsh chemicals in store bought sunscreen. Keep in mind that you need to apply this sunscreen more often than commercial sunscreen. 1 teaspoon zinc oxide (available at the pharmacy) 1 tablespoon olive oil Measure the zinc oxide and olive oil into a bowl and use a fork to mix the ingredients together completely. Easy to make marshmallow shooter Leaf rubbings Go on a walk to collect leaves of different shapes. […] - [Spring Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/spring-crafts/): GARDEN WORD WALL OF FLOWERS Paint Color Samples Nicely Done   Celery Prints             Butterfly Craft Non permanent markers (Mr. Sketch markers work best.) White coffee filters Pencil Cups of water Black pipe cleaners String Scissors Chromatography Science Experiment 1. Choose one marker to experiment with first. (black and brown are most exciting!) 2. Take one coffee filter. Put it on a newspaper or some kind of material to protect your table. Draw a thick circle around the center of the coffee filter where the ridged part meets the flat center. Use a pencil to write […] - [Miscellaneous Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/miscellaneous-recipes-2/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] HOW TO MAKE A FIDGET SPINNER Here’s what you need: Skate bearing 1-inch by 2.6-inch craft sticks Duct tape (optional) M10 flat washers E6000 clear glue Clothespins Scissors Cut two of the craft sticks in half — you’ll need three of the halved sticks. Paint the sticks, color on them, or cover them in duct tape like we did. Tear off some duct tape and place the craft sticks onto the sticky side. Place another piece of duct tape over the other side of the craft sticks to cover them. Press around the […] - [Bracelets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/wooden-bracelets/): These bracelets are easy to make. Boil the tongue depressors for 5 minutes and bend them to fit inside of can or class to dry. Once dry, paint with Mod Podge and decorate . Ribbon Bracelet Mardi Gras Bracelet Patriotic Bracelet   - [Bird Recipes and Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/bird-recipes-and-crafts/): BIRD SUET RECIPE 2 lb. of Suet or Lard, vegetable shortening or peanut butter 6 cups Cornmeal 3 cups Wheat flour 4 cups Oatmeal 2 cups Peanut Hearts (I substituted unsalted shelled sunflower seeds) Optional: raisins or other dried fruit, nuts, peppers Soften the lard to room temperature. Stir in other ingredients slowly until the mixture is quite thick. Children love to mix this with their hands. Roll it out with a rolling pin and let cut out “cookies.” Freeze. Freeze in plastic tubs about 4 inches by 4 inches to fit in wire suet cage feeders or you can push […] - [Musical Instruments](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/musical-instruments/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”] Rainsticks – I discovered an easier way to make these. I cut large pieces of dried bamboo leaving one end open and the other closed. Sand the outside. Cut a piece of chicken wire a little less than the length of the bamboo stick and about 6 inches widw. Roll the chicken wire up and slide it inside the bamboo stick. Put about 1/2 cup of rice inside and seal it by glueing a tree cookie on the end. The tree cookies are slices of […] - [Tea Staining](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/tea-staining/): Tea-Staining 1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized pot. 2. Add 4 or more bags of strong black tea (we used Prince of Wales) to the boiling water, depending how dark you want your stain. 3. Continue to boil until the water is reduced by about half, around 20 to 30 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and allow tea to cool for about 10 minutes. 5. Place a towel underneath the object to be stained to absorb drips. 6. If you are staining a lampshade, like we did, perch the center of it on a vase or similar object […] - [Charcoal Crystal Garden](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/charcoal-crystal-garden/): Charcoal Crystal Garden 6 or 7 charcoal briquettes 6 tablespoons warm water 6 tablespoons liquid bluing 4 tablespoons of table salt 1 tablespoon ammonia Pile the briquettes in a shallow dish. In a separate dish mix the water and bluing together, then stir in the salt and the ammonia. Pour evenly over the charcoal. Fluffy white crystals grow on the charcoal. As the water in the solution evaporates, the chemicals left behind on the charcoal form crystals. These crystals are porous and the solution continues to be wicked up through them resulting in layers of beautiful white crystals. For different crystal […] - [Tumeric Dip Sticks](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/tumeric-dip-sticks/): Tumeric Dip Sticks You will need: 1/3 cup rubbing alcohol 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric Q-tips solutions to test the dip sticks such as ammonia, lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda dissolved in a little water Tumeric dipsticks are base indicators – a substance that turns another color in the presence of an acid or base. Pour the alcohol into a small jar and stir in the tumeric. Dip both ends of the Q-tips and let dry on a paper towel. If you open a bottle of ammonia and hold the sticks over the fumes and the bright yellow dipstick turns a brilliant […] - [Old Fashioned Volcano](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/old-fashioned-volcano/): Old Fashioned Volcano Newspaper Plastic shopping bag Empty baby bottle Masking tape 1 cup white glue 1 cup water Brown tissue paper cut in strips Clear acrylic spray paint 1 tablespoon liquid dish detergent 1 teaspoon red food coloring 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/3 cup vinegar Disposable aluminum oven liner To form the volcano, crumple up some newspaper and put into plastic shopping bag. Nestle the baby bottle into the center of the newspaper and gather the opening of the bag around the neck. Tape the bag into place around the neck of the bottle. Shape the volcano around the bottle […] - [Sunprints](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/sunprints/): SUNPRINTS These are fun to make. You can order the paper – PE1435 11X17 NATURE PRINT PPR PK2 ( $22.44 with shipping) from S&S worldwide(800) 288-9941. There are 20 large sheets and I cut each into 4 pieces which are large enough for a print. Album pages from photo albums that have the clear cover that peels back works great for holding the leaf designs on the paper and in place. Take them outside and expose to the sun for a few minutes and then bring them inside Remove the leaves and put into a tray of water for a minute […] - [Ojo de Dios](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/ojo-de-dios/): Ojo de Dios The Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia weave brightly colored yarn on a simple frame of crossed sticks to make a design called “Ojo de Dios”(O-ho-deh DEE-os) or “Eye of God”. Children of the Huichol(WEE-chol) tribe in Mexico carry Ojo de Dios wands on a special holiday. Originally, “God’s Eyes” were made to be placed on an altar so that the gods could watch over the praying people and protect them by reminding us that God looks with love on people everywhere. The Huichoi call their God’s eyes Sikuli, which means ” the power […] - [Layering Liquids](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/layering-liquids/): Layering liquids Light corn syrup Water Vegetable oil Dawn dish soap (blue) Rubbing alcohol Lamp oil Honey Graduated cylinder Food Coloring or Coloring Tablets Food baster 9 oz portion cups It is not necessary to layer all of these liquids but use the ones you have. Measure 8 ounces of each type of liquid into the 9 ounce portion cups. Color each of the liquids. Light corn syrup is easier to color than dark syrup. The only liquids that you may not be able to color are the vegetable oil and the honey. Start the column by pouring the honey into […] - [Fizzing Potion](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/fizzing-potion/): Fizzing potion Fill a small container ½ full of vinegar and add food coloring Sprinkle soda in container of vinegar White vinegar Food coloring 1tbl. Baking soda - [Carbon Dioxide Balloon](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/carbon-dioxide-balloon/): Carbon Dioxide Balloon You will need: small plastic soda bottle vinegar, baking soda 2 balloons funnel Put about 1/3 cup of vinegar into the soda bottle. Fill one of the balloons with about 2 tablespoons of baking soda using the funnel Without letting the baking soda fall into the bottle cover the mouth of the bottle with the mouth of the balloon Raise the balloon so the baking soda falls into the bottle The reaction will forn CO2 that will blow up the balloon Tie the balloon off Fill the other balloon with air. Throw them up in the air and […] - [Borax Snowflake](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/borax-snowflake/): Borax Snowflake Materials: string, wide mouth jar, white pipe cleaners, borax (May use sugar or salt but it will take longer for crystals to form), pencil, boiling water, scissors. Twist 3 pipe cleaners together at centers to make 6 arms and trim evenly if needed. Tie string to one arm and tie other end to pencil. Fill jar with boiling water and add borax (3 tblsp/1 cup water) stirring till no more will dissolve. Put pipe cleaner in jar hanging from pencil and let stand overnight undisturbed. If you want you can add food coloring to borax water for color. What […] - [Paper Mache](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/paper-mache/): Easy Paper Mache You will need: liquid starch cold water newspaper cut into strips Mix equal parts of starch and cold water Dip the newspaper strips and apply to form. Paper Mache Pinata Mix equal parts of liquid starch and cold water Dip newspaper and apply to stuffed paper bag, balloon, chicken wire or newspaper for Make paper bag piñata Let children glue bits of colored tissue to outside of paper bag you have stuffed with paper and tied at one end When tissue is dry, empty bag of paper and fill with treats! A fun addition to a celebration! - [Bubbles](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/bubbles/): The Construction of Bubbles: The walls of a bubble are constructed like a jelly sandwich. Two soap layers act as the bread and water acts as the jelly. In the bubble the middle layer is sealed inside. Water in a soap bubble slides toward the bottom, but since it’s sealed inside the layers of soap it can’t get out, so it gathers making the water layer thick and heavy at the bottom. The weight of the water stretches the outer layer of soap until the bubble burst. A bubble always breaks at the top where it is stretched do thin. To […] - [Clay Play](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/clay-play/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em”] We all like to make sand castles. Here are two examples and two different recipes for making them . . . maybe for a little beach fairy! Permanent Sand Castle Make a small sandcastle using tiny cups and boxes as forms or triple the recipe for a king-size castle. 2 cups of sand 1/3 cup wheat paste powder (from hardware store) 1 cup water Mix the sand and wheat paste powder with your hands in a large bowl. Add the water and stir everything up until the consistency of clay. Bring out the […] - [Play Dough](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/play-dough/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em”] Sand Playdough 4 cups clean sand 3 cups flour 1 cup water 1/4 cup oil Combine ingredients together in a bowl. Knead it until it forms a ball. Add more water if it is too dry or more flour if it is too wet Mini Playdough Recipe Children can make individual batches of dough. They love mixing up their own. 1 tablespoon clean sand 4 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Additional sand to roll playdough through for added texture Alternatively you could make up your regular playdough recipe, […] - [Silly Slime](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/silly-slime/): Silly Slime You will need: 1 quart of water 1/4 cup borax( in laundry detergent area) 2 large jars with lids 1 cup elmer’s glue 1 cup of water food coloring and paper cups. Put 1 quart of water and borax in one of the jars w/lid and dissolve. Put the glue, cup of water, and food coloring in the other jar and mix. To make slime put 2 tablespoons of borax solution in a cup or snack bag and 1 to 3 tbl. mix. Add 6 Tbl. of glue solution(use 1 tbl borax and 3 of glue if a snack […] - [Paint Recipes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/paint-recipes/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em”] Egg Tempera Paint You will need one egg for each child and a cup for each yolk and a bowl for the egg whites. Food coloring or tempera paint Small mat boards and Paintbrushes Have each child crack an egg and separate the yolk from the white, placing the yolk into a small paint cup with tempera paint and mix. Ready – set – paint! If paint thickens, add a few drops of water. The kids can share colors. It makes bright shiny pictures. Salt Paint Frosting Mix 2 teaspoons of salt with […] - [How to Blow Out an Egg](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/how-to-blow-out-an-egg/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_font_size=”18px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.1em”] How to Blown Out an Egg Poke two holes in it, one at either end, lengthwise. The hole for the egg contents to exit should be about a quarter of an inch in diameter. The hole you blow into can be smaller.First, poke a hole with a thick sharp sewing needle, pushing through the shell gently with very light force. You do not want to break the eggshell. Create the second hole in the other end of the egg. It helps to make sure you puncture the yoke before trying […] - [Classroom Recipes and Crafts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/classroom-recipes-and-crafts/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] “We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” John F. Kennedy, October 26, 1963 “If we were to bring creativity down to earth, it would not have to be reserved for exceptional individuals or identified with brilliance. In ordinary life creativity means making something for the soul out of every experience.” ~Thomas Moore “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein Click links below for recipes and crafts: How to Blow Out an Egg Bracelets Paint Recipes Silly Slime Play Dough Clay Play Bubbles […] - [Weather](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/weather/): A little Dust Devil caught by my friend and photographer David Jones! Jokes: How does the rain tie its shoes? In a rainbow. What did the cloud say to the wind? You blow me away! Weather is the variations in the atmospheric conditions experiences at a given place. It affects our lives and our activities. Climate is the usual weather over a long time: frigid, temperate, or torpid. The study of weather is called meteorology. Weather happens in the troposphere, the layer of air 8 miles next to the earth. It is caused by the interaction of the heat from the […] - [Experiments With Air](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/experiments-with-air/): Experiments with Air Air pressure is 15 lbs. per square inch. These experiments will show that air has weight, exerts pressure, and takes up space and when air expands it makes noise. There is air in water, our bodies, and the soil and air affects many things around us. Give examples such as the rust of iron is caused by oxygen in the air. Thunder is the rapid expansion of air (and so is popping a bag or a balloon.). Air currents can be seen in smoke circulation. The air toy I use that young students like the most is a […] - [Magnets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/magnets/): MAGNETISM Magnetism is one of the strangest things in nature! What happens is a dance of electrons! It’s believed a shepherd discovered the first magnet when a rock stuck to a nail in his sandals! A wall of magnetic stones pulled a W. Va. miners helmet off his head! Magnetite or lodestones are natural magnetic rocks found in iron deposits and they get there because a bacteria that breathes without oxygen, enjoys the dark and likes to eat iron. When they digest iron it is turned to magnetite. Many animals have cells that contain magnetite. Scientist think magnetic cells help animals […] - [Elements are Everything](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/elements-are-everything/): Elements are Everything – Atoms, Structure and Form (Liquid, Gas, or Solid) Elements around us, in the Air and water, and in our bodies and everywhere! Elements are the building blocks of all matter. MATTER HAS THE MAIN PROPERTIES OF: COLOR, SHAPE, SMELL, TEXTURE, WEIGHT, MALLEABILITY, SURFACE TENSION, SOUND, TEMPERATURE, MAGNETISM, ELASTICITY, COHESION Everything is made up of atoms of elements and temperature changes their behavior. They tighten together and jiggle when they get cold and when they are hot they move apart quickly and jump around even jumping into the air! They can have a positive or negative electrical charge […] - [Little Susie Snowflake](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/little-susie-snowflake/): Little Susie Snowflake was born very high above the earth where cirrus clouds occur (35,000 feet) from a tiny amount of water vapor that froze a pattern around a tiny particle of pure salt from sea spray! At first she was a plain hexagonal crystal of ice but she floated around and around attracting more water molecules and grew stubby arms. Then thin ice filled in the spaces between Susie’s arms. It was about 35 degrees below zero and she slowly grew into a simple little plate snowflake, so small she was barely visible! She fell from her high perch into […] - [The Wonders of Water](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-wonders-of-water-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em”] “One of the most soothing sounds of nature is the laughter of falling water.” Jeff Cox “Water Boots” Roman Signer Water is the universal solvent. It is tasteless, colorless, odorless and unique. It is the only element on the earth found in all three forms – liquid, solid, and gas. Considered the universal solvent, many things dissolves in water and it flows through everything that is alive. It is unique because when it freezes it grows bigger. The most important things we […] - [Crystals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/crystals/): CRYSTALS “The Flowers of the Mineral Kingdom” Crystallography is the study of crystals. The father is Abbe Hauy. The most obvious characteristic of crystals is transparency and geometric regularity. There are 14 BRAVAIS LATTICES grouped into 7 SYSTEMS. X-rays passing through a crystal scatter in a regular pattern. All minerals crystallize into their own individual lattice structures. All minerals are made of crystals. Crystals can be grown synthetically. A unit cell is the smallest spatial structure possessing the characteristics of the mineral as a whole. ALL CRYSTALS have symmetry. There are different planes of symmetry and a center of symmetry. Our […] - [The Greatest Star of Them All](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-greatest-star-of-them-all/): “The Greatest Star of Them All” by Alexander Green www.spiritualwealth.com Familiarity can be the enemy of awe and wonder. This is particularly true of something we see less and less this time of year: the Sun. Throughout most of human history, we had no idea the Sun was a star… or that the stars scattered across the night sky were other suns unimaginably far away. For thousands of years, it was an article of faith that the world was an immovable disk around which the Sun, the planets and the stars all revolved. Everyone believed, indeed knew this. That changed a […] - [Sun and Stars](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/sun-and-stars/): “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.”~Vincent van Gogh ~ Time lapse photography of stars movement. The Sun and Stars Nebulas are stellar nurseries where stars are born. They are beautiful places in our universe of incredible shape and colors! They are huge clouds of spinning balls of gas and dust. Particles are drawn together by gravity and shrink to form pro-stars. As they shrink the particles collide and fuse together and explodes out creating heat and light. It ignites and a star is born. Planetary nebulas are born from […] - [Planet Earth](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/planet-earth/): Awe-inspiring Earth Notes: Age = 4.5 billion years old Diameter = 8,000 miles Weight = 6.6 sextillion tons Circumference = 23,627 miles Distance from sun = 92,897,000 miles Travels 583,400,000 miles to circle the sun. Travels at a speed of 65,868,000 mph around the sun through the galaxy. The solar system travels 45,000 mph through the Milky Way Galaxy. How is the earth like a loaf of bread? It has a crust. How is the earth like a birthday cake? It has layers. Our earth is 41/2 billion years old. Earth, sometimes called the water planet or the blue planet, is […] - [Water Experiments](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/water-experiments/):   Water Experiments 1. Put a dry pinecone in a bucket of water and observe what happens. 2. Put fresh water in one jar and salt in another and gently drop a raw egg into each. The one in salt water floats. If an egg is old it will stand u or float on fresh water. Salt water has a higher density. 3. Let them observe a water vortex that forms in the sink or tub when you let the water out. Kids love the vortex they can make with the vortex maker – a connector between two plastic bottles. 4. […] - [Elements, Rocks, and Minerals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/elements-rocks-and-minerals/): COLORED SANDS OF THE SAHARA DESERT James Hutton is the father of geology. He envisioned the cyclical nature of geologic processes. Geology is a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rock. It is the study of earth’s structure and the forces that produce them, including earth tectonics. There are 92 elements naturally occurring on earth. An element has only one kind of atom. Elements are created in the stars. Some elements are attracted to each other and some are not. When 2 atoms of hydrogen get very hot and combine into […] - [Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/mattersolids-liquids-and-gases/): Matter is everything that you can see touch and feel. It takes up space, has mass, and can be dead or alive. The forms of matter are SOLID, LIQUID, GAS and PLASMA All matter is made of particles called ATOMS ATOMS – “ATOMA” means indivisible. PROTONS and NEUTRONS form the NUCLEUS. ELECTRONS spin around the nucleus. Atoms differ only in the # of protons in the nucleus and # of electrons spinning around it. This is what determines whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Hydrogen is the lightest element. Uranium is the heaviest. Molecules are made of 2 or […] - [Earth Science](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/earth-science/): First Known Interstellar Asteroid An object from far beyond our solar system has recently been discovered that is very strange. It is a rapidly rotating object, at least as big as a football field, and changes in brightness dramatically, hinting that it could be more than 10 times longer than it is wide – something never seen in our solar system. It was classified as an interstellar asteroid, the first ever observed, and named 1I/2017 U1 (`Oumuamua). The name was chosen in consultation with Hawaiian language experts and reflects the way this object is like a scout or messenger sent from […] - [Teeth](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/teeth/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”]   RIPPERS, NIPPERS, AND GRINDERS “SMILE and show your Teeth!” Ask kids if babies have teeth. When first born you don’t have teeth but depend on milk from a bottle or breast like all other mammals. There is always an exception to everything and once I saw a newborn with a full set of baby teeth. In a few months gums will get sore and teething usually begins. Babies are given teething biscuits or a cold teething ring to help the discomfort. […] - [The Respiratory System](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-respiratory-system/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] With young children I start by taking the fist end off of a simple air toy and asking them what they see inside. Everyone says nothing is there. Then I put the top on and squeeze it and the fist pops off. I tell them that air is inside. Air takes up space. What was the first thing you did when you were born? Hint -you do it all the time no matter where you are. BREATHE. Take a deep breath. Ask children to watch […] - [Eyeballs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/eyeballs/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman,Arial” custom_padding=”|||3px||”]       Eyeballs   Ask the students questions. How many eyes do we have? Where are they on our body? What about other animals that have eyes? How are our eyes different?   Some animals have eyes on the side of their head like a rabbit or on top of their head like a spider. A spider has eight eyes! Some animals have big eyes like an owl or a cat and can see well at night. A hawk has […] - [Ears to Hear](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/ears-to-hear/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Ears to Hear: How many ears do you have? Our two ears collect sound vibrations and tell us more accurately where a sound is coming from. Ears come in all sizes and shapes. What are some other animals that have ears? Discuss the ears of rabbits, elephants, rhinoceros, dogs, bats and whales. What is a vibration? Quivering, shaking to and fro or side to side, back and forth. Sound waves are vibrations that are invisible and travel through the air. Ears collect sound vibrations and […] - [The Nervous System](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-nervous-system/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] “The human brain has more switches than all the computers on Earth. Researchers at Stanford developed a new imaging method that enables visualization in unprecedented detail of the myriad connections between nerve cells in the brain. “They found that the brain’s complexity is beyond anything they’d imagined, almost to the point of being beyond belief,” says Stephen Smith, a professor of molecular and cellular physiology and senior author of the paper describing the study. One synapse, by itself, is more like a microprocessor–with both memory-storage […] - [Muscles Move](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/muscles-move/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] 1. MUSCLES MOVE! Muscle work requires energy! Muscles need oxygen to work. If they don’t get enough oxygen when working, they will produce muscle fatigue from lactic acid and will ache or stop working completely. The energy comes from oxygen and glucose from the carbohydrates you eat. To release energy the glucose must combine with oxygen from red blood cells. Muscles cramp when there is not enough oxygen and lactic acid builds up. Inside muscles ATP is like a battery that stores […] - [Bones](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/959/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”]   Content: Skeleton Jones and Bones Do you have bones inside of you? Show children the model of the human skeleton and tell them all the bones in the body are called the skeleton. Do animals have bones? Trees? Rocks? Show models of different animals and ask them which ones have bones. Animals that do not have bones are invertebrates. Animals with bones are vertebrates. Show children skulls of different farm animals and let them guess the animal. How do bones help […] - [The Circulatory System](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-circulatory-system/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] If we think of our body as a city then the circulatory system is the subway train that travels through it and feeds everything. The heart is the pump in humans. It beats about 72 times a minute when resting, 38 million times in one year. Newborn = 130/minute , adult = 60-100.  Pumps 1.3 gallons of blood \ minute. Why does the heart beat faster when we are working or exercising? Pulmonary circulation – to lungs Coronary circulation – to heart Systemic circulation – […] - [The Digestive System](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-digestive-system/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”24px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] The Digestive System: THE DISSAPPEARING APPLE The food we eat travels through the alimentary canal, a path that is about 30 feet long from mouth to rectum and includes 2 large glands the liver and the pancreas. We are food processors! We break down our food by chopping, mashing and mixing it to a nice soup that our body can absorb. Food has minerals like calcium for healthy teeth and bones. The minerals that we need come from non-livings things. Iron […] - [Our Amazing Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/our-amazing-body/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||1px||” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Our Amazing Body! The CELL is the basic unit of LIFE. There are billions of cells in your body. Each cell has special work to do for your whole body. Like cells combine into tissues like muscle, nerve, bone. Tissues combine into organs like your heart and lungs. Organs combine into systems like your circulatory, digestive, or skeletal system. There are over 50 trillion cells in the body / more cells than stars in our galaxy. Many cells are so small […] - [Germbusters](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/germbusters/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] My very best wishes to you for a good green healthy positive and inspiring new school year! What better way to start the year than a good hand washing lesson and check! GERMBUSTERS Tiny living things called bacteria and viruses are found everywhere. . . in the soil, water, and air, and on almost everything.. They are so small that we cannot see them except through a microscope. Some are good and some are bad for us. They have different shapes like […] - [The Tongue and Tasting](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-tongue-and-tasting/):   The Tongue and Tasting The tongue is the mot flexible muscle in our body! It is attached to the bottom of the mouth by the FRENULUM. It is also attached to the front and sides of the throat or pharynx. The upper surface of the TONGUE is covered with tiny bumps called PAPILLAE that contain tiny pores that are our TASTE BUDS. There are 3 TYPES of PAPILLAE that help to grip food. We have about 10,000 taste buds. 1. FUNGIFORM are larger and in the front of the tongue. 2. FILIFORM are in the front of the tongue and […] - [The Nose Knows](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-nose-knows/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”]  NOSES Our nose is part of the respiratory system in our body. There are different kinds of respiratory systems in different kinds of life such as in a person (lungs), a fish (gills), a plant (stoma) or an amoeba (cell wall). There are many different shapes of noses located in different places on a body with different abilities to smell. Our nose allows us to breathe air, it aids in digestion, speaking and smelling. The organs of smell are the nasal cavity, […] - [Skin and the Sense of Touch](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/skin-and-the-sense-of-touch/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Let’s begin with skin that wraps you up and keeps you in, From the top of your head to the soles of your feet, It helps keep out cold and helps hold in heat. It’s a colorful covering germs can’t get through, Skin protects the inside of you. Because we have skin we can touch and feel Things in the world around us! Our skin is our largest organ and allows us to feel things. It protects our body and is different […] - [The Human Body](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-human-body/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]                                                                                                A Stem Cell SKIN AND THE SENSE OF TOUCH THE NOSE KNOWS THE TONGUE AND TASTING GERMBUSTERS OUR AMAZING BODY THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM BONES MUSCLES MOVE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM EARS TO HEAR EYEBALLS THE RESPIRATORY […] - [The Legend of the Christmas Spider](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-legend-of-the-christmas-spider/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Georgia|||||on|||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”20px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.3em”] THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER A folk legend from Germany and the Ukraine Once upon a time long ago, a mother was busily cleaning the house getting ready for Christmas. Not a speck of dust was left. Even the spiders were banished from their cozy corners in the ceiling and finally fled to the attic. T’was Christmas Eve at last! The tree was all decorated for the children to see it. The poor spiders were frantic because they could not see the […] - [Worms](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/worms/): Examine worms with children. Worms are important to compost soil. Worms have 5 hearts, a brain with two tiny lobes and a long spinal chord. It is divided into segments, has no bones but moves using muscles and very tiny hairs that are on each segment. They breath through their skin and it needs to stay moist for them stay alive. A worm has no arms, legs or eyes. Though worms don’t have eyes, they can sense light, especially at their anterior (front end). They move away from light and become paralyzed if exposed to light for too long (approximately one […] - [The Mantid](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-mantid/): This is a mantid. Recently I captured a mantid in my garden and put it in the terrarium in the classroom for the children to watch. You must feed them bugs and they are voracious eaters. We caught some grasshoppers today and the mantis loves ants. We put a sponge soaked in water in the tank or you may give it a spray of water on the glass. I will return home to my garden soon. Two or more of these insects are called mantids. They are close relatives of cockroaches and stick insects. An adult mantis can get 13 cm […] - [Fireflies](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/fireflies/): Fireflies are omnivores, about 1 inch in size and live about 2 months. They are actually beetles, nocturnal members of the family Lampyridae. Most are winged, which distinguishes them from glowworms of the same family. There are about 2,000 firefly species that live in a variety of warm environments, as well as temperate regions. Fireflies love moisture and often live in humid regions of Asia and the Americas. In drier areas, they are found around damp areas that retain moisture. People don’t know how the insects produce their glow. They have dedicated light organs located under their abdomens. Fireflies take in […] - [Bugs, Bites, and Bee Stings](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/bugs-bites-and-bee-stings/): Bed Bug Bites Bug Bites and Bee Stings: Raise your hand if you have ever seen an insect? Let children talk and say what they have seen. Introduce insects using models and posters. Insects have 6 legs and an exoskeleton (shell on the outside). Raise your hand if you have ever been bitten or stung by an insect? Let them talk about things that stung or bit them. Spiders, ticks, fleas, mites and lice belong to a group of animals called arachnids and they have 8 legs. Discuss insects & arachnids that bite or sting (ex. bee, hornet, wasp, bumble bee, […] - [The Honey Bee](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-honey-bee/):   The Honey Bee “Unique among all God’s creatures, only the honeybee improves the environment and preys not on any other species.” ~ Royden Brow “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live?” ~ Albert Einstein The value of bees pollinating fruits, vegetables and legumes is 10 times the value of the honey produced. Natural pollinators are disappearing rapidly and each year we become more dependent on honey bees for many of our daily foods. Type: Insect Diet: Herbivore Average life span in the wild: Up to 5 years […] - [Brown Recluse Spider](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/brown-recluse-spider/): Brown Recluse Spiders like dark spaces and woodpiles and cool areas in the attic. The affected skin actually dies. The brown recluse spider is the most dangerous spider in the USA. A person can die from its bite. They like the darkness and tend to live in storage sheds or attics or other areas that might not be frequented by people or light. If you need to be in your attic turn on a light and leave it on for about 30 minutes before you go in to do your work. Since the violin pattern is not diagnostic, and other spiders […] - [Yellow Jackets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/yellow-jackets/): YELLOW JACKETS The yellow jacket nest in the wall around my garden. They eat lot of aphids and other insects in the garden. They are not aggressive unless threatened or you disturb their nest. They seem to be extracting something from the plastic netting near the nest. Maybe something they are using to build the nest, but it’s strange to me. They use plant fiber to chew and build a paper nest. These are pictures of them and the little hole in the wall leads to their nest. Common Yellow Jacket German Yellow Jacket Stinger In North America, Vespula vulgaris is […] - [Carolina Anole](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/carolina-anole/): The Carolina Anole Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Polychrotidae Genus: Anolis Species: A. carolinensis The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis) is an arboreal lizard found primarily in the southeastern United States and some Caribbean islands. Other common names include the green anole, American anole and red-throated anole. It is sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its color-changing abilities; however, many lizards are capable of this, and anoles are not true chameleons. They are small lizards, usually measuring 6-8 in long, about half of which is comprised by tail, and weighing 3–7 g (0.11–0.25 oz). This […] - [Whales and Dolphins](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/whales-and-dolphins/): Whales and dolphins are mammals and cannot breathe water but must come up for air. There are about 80 species. Whales are the largest and most intelligent animals in the sea. They live everywhere. Dolphins are a kind of small whale and even live in some rivers There are two types of whales: 1. Baleen whales – like the rorqual, gray, right, pygmy (bristles) 2. Toothed whales like the sperm, beaked, narwhal, beluga, dolphin, porpoise and they have from a few teeth to many. Whales have sleek streamlined blubbery bodies, oily skin, two flippers, a HORIZONTAL tail and tail flukes. Fish […] - [Sharks](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/sharks/): Whale Shark Sharks are fish. They average 2-3 feet long and live everywhere from tropical to Polar Regions and from the top to the bottom of the Ocean. Sharks migrate. We think the magnetic fields help them find their way. Sharks have a flexible cartilaginous skeleton and their skin is covered with denticles (hooks for protection). They have a dorsal fin, pelvic fin, pectoral fin and tail fin. Many have a layer of skin that protects their eyes. If they don’t have this layer they roll their eyes back in their head. They have good vision, A shark’s ears are inside […] - [Fish Facts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/fish-facts/): The amazing sawfish LINK: THE FIRST WARM BLOODED FISH DISCOVERED Fish are coldblooded water animals with a backbone and skeleton. They migrate, have gills, teeth, and no eyelids, lay eggs, and swim in schools. European eel have the longest migration of 4,660 miles Fish may have headlights, be round or flat, have both eyes on one side of head, and generate electricity! Their scales are a thin layer of skin that secretes slime and get larger with age. The mudskipper breathes air. The lungfish breathes in or out of the water and is the last link between land and sea. There […] - [Echinoderms](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/echinoderms/): A Starfish Story A businessman was on vacation, walking along the beach, and saw a young boy. All along the shore were starfish that had washed up from the tide, and were likely to die in the hot sun. The boy walked along the shore and reached down here and there to pick up a starfish and toss it back into the ocean. The businessman, so accustomed to efficiency, walked up to the boy to tell him about his nonsensical ways. 
”I’ve noticed what you’ve been doing, son. You have a warm heart and I know you mean well, but there’s […] - [The Cicada](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-cicada/):   Click here to watch an amazing Return of the Cicadas Video This spring offers students in the North East an opportunity to watch the emergence of the periodical 17-year cicadas.   Another periodical cicada has a 13-year cycle. Math teachers and students might wonder why prime numbers? Such cycles could serve an evolutionary purpose. The appearance of the Magicicada this year is special because Brood II has been underground feeding on tree sap since 1996. It’s also estimated to be especially large. As adults cicadas live 4-6 weeks, just long enough to mate and lay eggs. National Geographic reports that there […] - [Ocean and Sea Life](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/ocean-and-sea-life/): Water, the Ocean, and Sea Life Lets start with Water: One oxygen atom and 2 hydrogen atoms join together to make a molecule of water. Oxygen has 8 protons, 8 electrons, and 8 neutrons, has a weight of 16 and makes up 8/9ths of the weight of water. Oxygen makes up 1/5th of the volume of our atmosphere. Hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the universe, has the lightest weight of 1, and is the simplest composition for an atom. The simplest atom is the force of unimaginable magnitude in comparison to size. Hydrogen has the lightest weight of 1, […] - [Dangerous Ocean Animals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/dangerous-ocean-animals/): Some animals in the ocean are more dangerous than others. Some of them either bite, are giant, can sting, have venomous spines or sharp spines, and some have knifelike teeth or a grip that they maintain until death. Some animals that are intimidating for their size or have painful bites are: • The giant grouper or sea bass can be 12 feet long and weighs 500 pounds. • The giant manta can be 20 feet long and weigh 3500 pounds. • You could get caught between the giant clams valves. • We are all familiar with the sharp teeth of a […] - [Flying Animals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/flying-animals/): Insects were the first flying animals. The dragonfly lived 350 million years ago and had wings 2 ½ feet across. 250 million years ago dinosaurs began to fly. PTERANODON, 175 million years ago, had a wingspan of 17 feet. ARCHAEOPTEREX, 150 million years ago was the FIRST TRUE BIRD. QUETZACOATLUS had feathered wings and scaly skin like a reptile and had the largest wings spanning 40 feet across. The bald eagles wingspan is 7 feet. Think about the different kinds of air flight and wings of: reptile, insect, bird, bat, fish, squirrel, and spider. The shape of the wing causes the […] - [Fossils](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/fossils/): The study of fossils is called Paleontology. Fossil means “to dig”. Fossil records show us about life that was unable to adapt and the remains of prehistoric life. Fossils are dug up clues in rocks. If dead bodies are buried in sediment, the hard parts remain such as bones or teeth, and shells. The Rockies, Alps, and Andes were once under water. Most fossils are made in lakes or seas. The strata are layers of sedimentary rock. The bottom layer of strata is the oldest. The oldest rocks known are 3000 million years old. In 1749 – 250 years ago a […] - [Moths](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/moths/): Recently a friend showed me a hickory horned devil caterpillar, a monstrous caterpillar and the scariest I had ever seen. The Regal Moth or Hickory Horned Devils are commonly found on walnut, hickories, persimmon, sweetgum, and sumacs. It’s said that larvae grow faster and larger on persimmon. The moth lays up to four tiny yellowish eggs on the upper surface of the host plant that hatch 7–10 days later. After hatching, the small black larva feeds at night and sleeps the day, using leaf tops as hammocks and masquerading as a bird dropping. The larva molts four times, enlarging with each […] - [Climate, Hibernation, and Migration](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/climate-hibernation-and-migration/): Hibernation, Migration and Estivation Climate is the usual weather of a place over a long time. It varies greatly in different habitats such as the arctic, a rainforest, or a desert. There are many survival strategies in the animal world for dealing with the climate of an area. Animals may respond to the climate by hibernating, estivating, brumating, or migrating. When winter comes it is very hard for animals to find food for energy. In the winter some animals hibernate in a den, burrow, hollow log, rocks or a cave. The animals’ body temperature drops, breathing slows down and they sleep. […] - [Birds](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/birds/): Birds Winter is the very best time for observing birds since there are no leaves on the trees! It is also a good time to feed them since food is scarce in winter. A scientist that studies birds is called an ornithologist. Many animals can fly: Insects, birds, bats, flying squirrel (glides). Birds have something that no other animal has – feathers. They build nests almost everywhere, lay eggs, are warm blooded, most of them fly, molt and migrate. They have scales, claws and preen glands. The ostrich has claws on the wings. Birds can fly, hop, run, or swim. They […] - [Bats](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/bats/):   BATS What do you call a little bat? A battle. What do you call a bat in a belfry? A dingbat. Why did the bat use mouthwash? Because he had bat breath! Which bat knows the ABC’s? The alpha bat! “Catch a bat in your hat and good luck will follow!” In Chinese art 5 bats represent the blessings of Health, long life, prosperity, love of virtue, and peaceful death. How we think about animals depends on our cultural biases. Blind as a bat! Wise as an Owl! Smart as a fox! Hungry as a bear! Busy as a bee! […] - [Eggsploring](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/eggsploring/): EGGS Expressions: He’s a good egg. You have egg on your face. He’s an egghead. I have a nest egg. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Don’t egg me on. Last one is a rotten egg.. An egg looks like a stone, lifeless.It is the most complete food that exists. Many animals lay eggs. Most animals layed eggs outside of their bodies until mammals. There are 2 mammals that lay eggs: the platypus and anteater. The ocean is perfect for eggs. Water creatures lay millions of eggs. It is wet so they won’t dry out, the temp. stays much […] - [Hickory Horned Devil](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/hickory-horned-devil/): Recently a friend showed me a hickory horned devil caterpillar, a monstrous caterpillar and the scariest I had ever seen. The Regal Moth or Hickory Horned Devils are commonly found on walnut, hickories, persimmon, sweetgum, and sumacs. It’s said that larvae grow faster and larger on persimmon. The moth lays up to four tiny yellowish eggs on the upper surface of the host plant that hatch 7–10 days later. After hatching, the small black larva feeds at night and sleeps the day, using leaf tops as hammocks and masquerading as a bird dropping. The larva molts four times, enlarging with each […] - [Ravens](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/ravens/): Something about these corvids seems almost spooky, making them the unofficial mascots of Halloween. Flocks of them aren’t called an “unkindness of ravens” or a “murder of crows” for nothing. Can you tell the difference in ravens and crows? Common Ravens and American Crows overlap widely throughout North America, and look quite similar. Ravens are larger, the size of a Red-tailed Hawk, and often travel in pairs. Crows are seen in larger groups. Watch the bird’s tail as it flies overhead. The crow’s tail feathers are mostly the same length, so when it spreads its tail, it opens like a fan. […] - [Animals](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/animals/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] “The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as now they look upon the murder of men”-Leonardo da Vinci A Prayer For Animals Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all thy mercy and pity, and for […] - [Potatoes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/potatoes/): Potatoes Throughout history, they’ve been maligned as food fit only for animals and revered as “apples of life.” These vegetables kept Incan civilizations thriving, helped fuel the Industrial Revolution, triggered mass population shifts, and are now one of the world’s four most important food corps. They are used to produce paper, adhesive, biodegradable plastics, and even cosmetics. Potatoes can provide an exciting focus for scientific investigations, nutritional lessons, and for exploring world cultures and history. Classroom gardeners don’t have to be a bunch of couch potatoes. Have each student bring in a potato, then have pairs or small groups of students […] - [Poison Ivy and Poison Oak](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak/): Hairy vine – No friend of mine! Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Nothing takes the fun out of being outdoors faster than an encounter with poison ivy. It regenerates readily, is everywhere, and people loathe it. All are perennials in the cashew family, and all cause a rash, blisters, and itch. “Leaves of three, let them be” is still the best way to identify poison ivy and poison oak. Poison ivy’s leaves are pointed. Poison oak’s leaflets are rounded. Poison Ivy’s “leaves of three” are glossy-green, but are tinged with pink in the spring, and take on a brilliant orange in […] - [The Sweet Potato](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/the-sweet-potato/): The Sweet Potato The soft orange sweet potato is often mislabeled a “yam” in parts of North America. The sweet potato is botanically very distinct from a genuine yam. The genus Ipomoea that contains the sweet potato includes several garden flowers called morning glories. The sweet potato is not a potato or even a distant cousin. Potatoes are tubers; sweet potatoes are roots. The plant is an herbaceous perennial vine bearing alternate heart-shaped or palmate lobed leaves and medium-sized sympetalous flowers. The edible tuberous root is long and tapered, with a smooth skin whose color ranges between yellow, orange, red, brown, […] - [Treesearch](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/treesearch/): WE LOVE TREES! Just touching that old tree was truly moving to me because when you touch these trees, you have such a sense of the passage of time, of history. It’s like you’re touching the essence, the very substance of life. – Kim Novak TREE HUGGING VALIDATED Research a favorite tree or give students clues and let them go on a scavenger hunt. Some things to include might be: Scientific and other common names of the tree: Habitat and Environment Kind of seed Flowers, fruit, or cones? Estimated height Circumference (measured 4 feet above the ground ) Above ground roots? […] - [Tree Art](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/tree-art/): Don’t you dare climb that tree or even try, they said, or you will be sent away to the hospital of the very foolish, if not the other one. And I suppose, considering my age, it was fair advice. But the tree is a sister to me, she lives alone in a green cottage high in the air and I know what would happen, she’d clap her green hands, she’d shake her green hair, she’d welcome me. Truly I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one […] - [Treecher Trivia](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/06/tree-trivia/): e Tree shown on the new Vermont 25¢ coin: Maple The Dutch disease nearly wiped out this tree: Elm The Christmas partridge was in this tree: Pear Spanish moss hangs from this southern tree: Live Oak Largest tree species by volume: Sequoia Noah’s dove brought back this branch: Olive Tree associated with Lebanon: Cedar Berries from this tree used to make gin: Juniper The tree with knobby knees: Baldcypress What little acorns grow into: Oak Texas state tree: Pecan John Chapman’s claim to fame: Apple It is to the south what the lilac is to the north: Crapemyrtle President Andrew Jackson’s […] - [Odd and Unusual Trees](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/05/odd-and-unusual-trees/): Old Methusela, a bristlecone pine tree Wolf Lichen on a tree   Tree of Life El Arbor del Tule The Tree with the Largest Diameter in the World: El Arbol del Tule – This tree is an Ahuehuete or Montezuma Cypress growing in Oaxaca, Mexico in the town of Santa Maria del Tule. The trunk of the tree is 33 feet in diameter and has a circumference of 178 feet. Originally thought to be multiple trees that had grown and fused together, DNA tests have shown that it is actually all one tree. Strawberry Tree (Arbutus ‘Marina’) on Hermann Street near […] - [THE MONTESSORI METHOD AND WHY I CHOSE IT FOR MY CHILDREN.](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/09/03/the-montessori-method-and-why-i-chose-it-for-my-children/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row min_height=”327.5px” _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Montessori-Classroom.jpg” _builder_version=”3.23.3″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ min_height=”3658.8px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”3626.3px” custom_margin=”|auto|-6px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||1px||” inline_fonts=”Georgia,Times New Roman,Verdana”]        The Montessori Method of Education                  A Montessori school can clearly be a successful alternative to the failure of traditional schools. It […] - [Montessori Education](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/09/03/montessori-education/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Georgia”]     Dr. Maria Montessori   1870-1952        Dr. Montessori was the first female graduate in medicine from the University of Rome, Italy. It was through observation and working with institutionalized children that she developed this teaching method. The disturbed and handicapped children […] - [SIGNS AND MARKERS](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/02/20/signs-and-markers/) - [ARBORS AND TRELLIS'](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/02/20/arbors-and-trellis/) - [TUNNELS, TENTS, AND HUTS](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/02/20/tunnels-tents-and-huts/) - [FRUIT](https://thegardenschool.net/2020/02/19/fruit-2/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] - [Power Point Programs](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/17/power-point-programs/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman” custom_padding=”||33px|3px||”] Venomous SnakesDownload    cartoonmolecules                      Download    21st. Century Garden SummaryDownload   Ants-Ants-Ants                     Download     160923 Ravens and […] - [Pepper](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/pepper/) - [Salt](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/salt/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_padding=”|||7px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”96.9%” custom_margin=”|||7px||” custom_padding=”|0px||||”]                                 Saltflat in Bolivia- ” The Border between heaven and earth.”      Humans need dietary salt in order […] - [Diatomaceous Earth](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/diatomaceous-earth/) - [Natural Remedies for Arthritis](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/natural-remedies-for-arthritis/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ custom_margin=”2px|||||” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”30px|||5px||” width=”100%” custom_margin=”-4px|auto||auto||” min_height=”2951px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||8px||” width=”100%”]     Arthritis is a rheumatic disorder that causes chronic, intermittent pain affecting the joints and connective tissues. Where bones connect within the body, there is swelling, redness, stiffness, and decreased […] - [Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/reduce-exposure-to-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”8px” text_letter_spacing=”3px” text_line_height=”1.2em” header_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” header_text_color=”#117000″ text_text_align=”left” width=”94.8%” max_width=”95%” min_height=”1588px” height=”1000px” max_height=”1000px” custom_margin=”|-1px||0px” custom_padding=”|0px|59px|9px||”]     Our government won’t protect us from these harmful chemicals, so we have to protect ourselves.     The endocrine system is […] - [Giant Geode](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/giant-geode/):    One of the largest geodes in the world, the Pulpí geode, was discovered in 1999. It is deep within a mine in Spain. It is a hollow, egg-shaped object, like those in rock shops. But it’s 36 feet wide, like a room with crystal-paneled walls. Individual crystals are up to two meters in size, […] - [Red Spider Lily](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/13/red-spider-lily/):     The red spider lily, red magic lily, or equinox flower, is in the amaryllis family. It is originally from China, Korea, and Nepal. It flowers in late summer or autumn, often in response to heavy rainfall. The common name hurricane lily refers to this characteristic, as do other names, such as resurrection lily.     […] - [Milkweed](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/11/12/milkweed/) - [Box Turtles](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/10/25/box-turtles/): Soloman in the carrots - [Explore Popcorn](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/10/23/explore-popcorn/):       Many early Americans believed that popcorn popped because a tiny angry spirit who lived inside the kernel wanted to escape. Today we know that the extra-strong hull on a popcorn kernel seals in water that forms in the moist, pulpy center.       When the kernel is heated, the water boils and turns to steam […] - [Self Science](https://thegardenschool.net/2019/01/06/self-science/):                                “All learning has an emotional base.”   Plato So many children today grow up in a world of neglect, violence, and despair. Most of America’s youth are at risk. More than half of America’s high school seniors have witnessed violent crimes […] - [The Arts and Education](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/08/13/the-arts-and-education/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|0px||||”] The Arts employ all of our senses. The young child is a creative child with the ability to appreciate and participate in the creative arts.Through the arts children develop the ability to observe, express, and draw conclusions across disciplines and embrace […] - [Famous Rock Formations](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/08/08/famous-rock-formations/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   DEVIL’S TOWER Geologists classify it as an “igneous intrusion. Native Americans regard the tower as sacred ground. Today, the 1,267-foot formation stands as the centerpiece of Devils Tower National Monument. NATURAL BRIDGE Carved by a creek, Natural Bridge in Virginia’s Shenandoah […] - [The Forest Schools](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/08/03/the-forest-schools/) - [Gardening Myths](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/08/01/gardening-myths/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] 1. Paint pruning cuts – Latex, shellac, petroleum and asphalt compounds are some of the materials used for wound dressing to seal off the cut surfaces to prevent rot and other diseases. New research finds that wound […] - [Research to Support Gardening in Schools Programs](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/06/12/research-to-supports-gardening-in-schools-programs/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”]   School gardening research studies that may help fuel your proposals. Gardens are places where the cycle of life and season’s come alive for kids. Nothing about a garden is abstract. Gardening with children is active learning. The science concepts and skills students gain from a garden project are impressive. […] - [Why Teach Outside?](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/06/12/why-teach-outside/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] PLT is a great organization with wonderful programs. You should schedule them to come to your school and reap the benefits of their knowledge, wisdom, and resources. I hope this article taken from PLT encourages you to teach outside […] - [Dimensions of Learning](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/06/12/dimensions-of-learning/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Dimensions of Learning is a comprehensive model designed by the Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory in Aurora, Colorado that uses what researchers and theorists know about learning to develop dimensions of thinking. Dimension 1: Attitudes and Perceptions If students […] - [The Garden Classroom](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/06/12/the-garden-classroom/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”21px” text_text_color=”#004431″ text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” header_font_size=”25px” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Gardening reclaims the heart in nature education!   Gardening with children is active learning, and gardens are a place where the cycle of life and season’s come alive for kids. An outdoor […] - [Children and Nature](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/06/11/children-and-nature/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font_size=”21px” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.3em”] There was a child went forth everyday, And the first object he looked upon, that object he became, And that object became part of him for the day or a certain part of the day, Or for many years or […] - [Bats](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/03/28/5905/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”27px|0px|29.2031px|0px”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font_size=”19px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font=”||||||||” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.3em”]Link to Bracken Bat Cave BATS What do you call a little bat? A battle. What do you call a bat in a belfry? A dingbat. Why did the bat use mouthwash? Because he had bat […] - [Creative Outdoor Ideas](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/03/28/creative-outdoor-ideas/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”2px|0px|31.0938px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”1px|0px|0|0px” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”4990,4991,4992,4994,4995,4996,5001,5002,5003,5004,5005,5006,5007,5008,5009,5010,5011,5013,5014,5015,5016,5017,5018,5019,5020,5021,5022,5023,5025,5026,5027,5029,5034,5035,5036,5037,5038,5039,5040,5041,5042,5043,5044,5045,5048,5049,5050,5051,5052,5053,5054,5055,5056,5057,5058,5059,5060,5062,5065,5066,5067,5068,5069,5071,5072,5073,5074,5076,5078,5079,5080,5666,5667,5668,5669,5671,5672,6033,6032,6031,6030,6029,6028,6027,6026,6025,6024,6023,6021,6020,6019,6017,6016,6015,6014,6013,6012,6011,6010,6009,6008″ posts_number=”400″ show_title_and_caption=”off” zoom_icon_color=”#2ea3f2″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ saved_tabs=”all”]  [/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”1px|0|0|0px” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″]  [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Danawateringbeanseeds.jpg.w300h415.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”3.23″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” always_center_on_mobile=”off”]  [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/weavingwall2.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ custom_margin=”10px|||” custom_padding=”10px|||”]  [/et_pb_image][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6522,6523,6524,6525,6526,6527,6528,6529″ gallery_captions=”,,,,,,,” posts_number=”8″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″]  [/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6549,6550,6551,6552,6553,6554,6555,6556″ gallery_captions=”,,,,,,,” posts_number=”8″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″]  […] - [Get More From Your Groceries](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/23/get-more-from-your-groceries/) - [Lego Juniors](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/14/lego-juniors/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Lego Juniors Construction       CITY MOBILE POLICE UNIT      FIRE LADDER TRUCK      Lego Juniors Fire Suitcase                              Juniors Fire Emergency                      Police Helicopter      […] - [For Baby](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/13/for-baby/): ORGANIC ESSENTIALS GIFT SET        Mineral-based Sunscreen 50SPF     Shampoo and Body Wash                                                                 BATHTIME ESSENTIALS SET     BABYGANICS WORLD BUNDLE      FLOURIDE FREE TOOTHPASTE   […] - [Gardening with Kids Shop](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/08/gardening-with-kids/): WHEELBARROW                 Garden Tool Set             Wooden Push Cart                                   Rain Gauge and Thermometer  KIDS GARDENING GLOVES        Watering Can                              […] - [First Builder Lego Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/08/first-builder-lego-toys/): MEGA BLOCKS FIRST BUILDERS     Lego2 in 1 Activity Table      MY FIRST DELUXE LEGO SET     MEGA BLOCKS             DUPLO BOX OF FUN             DUPLO DUMP TRUCK           DUPLO TOW TRUCK               MY FIRST CARS                           […] - [Construction Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/08/construction-toys/):            LEGO JUNIORS                        LEGO CLASSIC SET                    Volkswagen Beetle  LEGO 2 IN 1 ACTIVITY TABLE Lego Creator construction Vehicles                   Lego Creator Sea Plane        […] - [Art Supplies](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/art-supplies/): Organic Non-toxic Facepaint      Face Paint Pallet    Non-toxic Face Paint Kit for Kids     Tempera Paint Box Set                                                                    Vinyl Easy Clean Smock         Stencils […] - [Riding Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/riding-toys/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   CROCODILE ROCKER     SCOOT WOODEN BIKE     Radio Flyer Tiny Trike       ROCKING HORSE                RIDE ON FIRE ENGINE  HAPE ROCK HORSE.      RIDE ONFIRE TRUCK            Classic Red Rider    […] - [Music and Instruments](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/music-and-instruments/): When teaching preschoolers I start out with doing basic clap, patch, and snap exercises with them to develop coordination and rhythm and attention to following me and my changes. They feel it in their body and it is easiest for them. The hand drum is fun for playing musical games with kids and keeping them […] - [Science Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/science-toys/): My First Microscope       HOURGLASS 5 MINUTE       HOURGLASS 10 MINUTE        30 MINUTE HOURGLASS                                         GREEN GO JOURNAL         Potato Clock                    Magnetic Wands             […] - [Bath and Water Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/bath-and-water-toys/): Water Bugs with Net       Corner Bath Toy Organizer         Bath Toy Storage Bag             Bath Time Fishing Set                                                  Nimo Squirt Toys           Bath Submarine  […] - [Puzzles](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/puzzles/): 4 Wood Construction Vehicles    4 Wood Puzzles Farm    4 Wood Vehicle Puzzles       4 Wood Dinosaur Puzzles                             Green Toys Dump Truck                     Fish                        […] - [Cars and Trucks](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/cars-and-trucks/): Green Toys Red Plane         Green Toys Recycle Truck      Green Toys First Train         GREEN TOYS FIRETRUCK                                          Green Toys Scooper Vehicle      Green Toys Helicopter          Wonderworld Tractor         HAPE LITTLE COPTER          […] - [Brio Trains and Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/brio-trains-and-toys/):  RAILWAY BEGINNER PACK SET                 CLASSIC FREIGHT SET                    AIRPLANE TRAIN                            CARGO RAILWAY SET               BRIO TOWER CRANE            OLD STEAM ENGINE    […] - [Wooden Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/wooden-toys/): Singleluci Wooden Balance Scale     Plan Toys Alphabet Tiles                    Toy xylophone                               Montessori Math Counting                         Bag of Blocks              […] - [Kitchen Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/kitchen-toys/):                                                                               4 Piece Kitchen Set            Table and Chairs          […] - [Puppets](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/puppets/): Dragon Puppet                                 Kermit the Frog Puppet                            Policeman and Fireman Puppets                                          […] - [Dolls](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/dolls/):   Raggedy Anne classic doll                Raggedy Andy classic doll      Soft Baby Natural Waldorf Doll                                  All Natural Baby Doll                 My First Dolly            HuggableHuggums Doll             MyHuggums Doll   […] - [Plush Toys](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/1309/):      Steiff Elephant                       Steiff Mouse             Steiff Duckling                Steiff Pig                                               Classic Teddy Bear            Steiff Plush  Lamb  […] - [Shops](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/my-shop/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] I love toys and like to use them when teaching. I have included toys that are educational and deveop dexterity and balance and are fun, At one time, I owned and operated a children’s shop in Charleston, S.C. It was […] - [Seashell Artwork](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/seashell-art/): The Magnolias This page is of past creations. A tribute to the beautiful designs of life and nature and the joy it has given me exploring and discovering them. The seashell flowers are made from jingles, pen shells, bubbles, cowries, slippers, periwinkles, scallops, clams, cockles, turbans, tops, cat’s paws, augers, and a wide wide variety […] - [Wedding Cakes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/wedding-cakes/): When two of my children got married I made the decorations for their wedding cakes. My son’s wedding was on the beach and I had my choice of what to make and the size of the cake! The first thing I did was make a model of the cake and ordered the almond paste and […] - [Gravestone Rubbings](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/gravestone-rubbings/): I have walked many graveyards looking for beautiful simple gravestone art. These are a few treasures. Many of them came from Charleston S.C. but also from graveyards in other parts of South Carolina and North Carolina.   - [MIscellaneous Art](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/miscellaneous-art/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Great Seed Spirit Globe patchwork shade of rice paper and india ink prints and the lamp base from an old ship.   Old Drum table. Burned, stained, and finished! Sullivan’s Island Bridge at Sunset The white canvas of […] - [The Tree of the Child](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-tree-of-the-child/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font_size=”17px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” width=”97.2%” min_height=”856px” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”||5px|||” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman,Georgia”]                                                Written and Illustrated by Susan Dean           With trees […] - [Artworks](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/artworks/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Long Tailed Skipper My Etsy Shop The Tree of the Child Miscellaneous art Gravestone Rubbings Wedding Cakes Seashell Art ALLIANCE FOR ARTISTS My Butterfly and Moth Designs: These watercolor moth and butterfly cards are $30 for a set of six premium cards and envelopes. You pick the butterflies or […] - [Science and Math Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/science-jokes/): What do you call an acid with an attitude? A-mean-oh-acid If I had a choice between DNA and RNA I would choose RNA because it has U in it. I wish I was adenine. Then I could get paired with you! You are the substrate to my enzyme and nothing could ever denature us! When […] - [Animal Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/animal-jokes/): What should you do when a bull charges you? Pay him. How do you stop a bull from charging? Take away his credit cards. What did the gorilla use to fix the sink? A monkey wrench. Why did Tarzan lose the tennis match?  He was up against a cheetah. What does a frog do at […] - [Halloween Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/halloween-jokes/): LAST YEAR I GOT BOOED ON HALLOWEEN. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. MY SUPER BROOM! What do Hawian pumpkins say? Happy hula-ween How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch What did the mother ghost say to her children when they got into the car? Fasten your […] - [Weather Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/weather-jokes/): What did the cloud have under its raincoat?        Thunderwear Why do mountains get cold in the winter?         Because they wear snowcaps What can go through water and not get wet?         Sunlight - [Bunny Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/bunny-jokes/): Bunny jokes: What do you call a bunny stuck in the mud? Un-hoppy What dance do little rabbits like to do? Bunny hop What is a rabbit’s favorite game? Hop- scotch Where do bunnies go when they groom? To the hare dresser     - [Garden Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/garden-jokes/): How do you pa compliments to bread? You toast it.   What does a gardener get when he plants a light bulb? A power plant What is the saddest fruit? Blueberries Why is the blueberry so sad? Because it’s blue. Why did the orange go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well Why are bananas […] - [Bird Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/bird-jokes/):   Bird Jokes What is a crow’s favorite tool? A crowbar What do you call someone who steals birds? A birdler What’s a crows favorite tool? A crowbar What is an owls favorite subject? Owlgebra How is a goose like an icicycle? Both grow down What bird can lift the heaviest weight? A crane What […] - [Snow Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/snow-jokes/):  Snow Jokes Snow Jokes Q. Where do snow men keep there money?         In a snow bank! Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?               Frosted Flakes. Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?       Frostbite. Q. What do snowmen wear on their heads?  […] - [Insect Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/insect-jokes/):   Insect Jokes What do baby insects ride in? Baby buggies What kind of insects can dance? Jitterbugs What do you call a huge bug dance? A ball Which bug is related to you? Your Aunt What did the mother grasshopper say to her children? Hop to it! What kind of insect sleeps the most? […] - [Bee Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/bee-jokes/): 1. Why did the bee cross the road? Just bee-cause! 2. What sort of car does a bee drive? A Bee-mer. 3. Why did the bee go to the dermatologist? Because it had hives. 4. Who is the bees favorite singer? Sting. 5. What does the queen bee do when she burps? Issues a royal […] - [Energy Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/energy-jokes/): What part of the jail do they keep energy criminals in? Fuel Cells How is energy conservation like a baseball team? They can both use a switch hitter. How do we know that wind power is so popular? It has so many fans.   - [Jokes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/jokes/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”11px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”31px” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] Why are computers so smart? Because they listen to their motherboard. USING HUMOR IN THE CLASSROOM LAUGH – IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH! The field of gelotology is exploring the […] - [Weather Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/weather-poetry/): Who Can See the Wind Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I, But when the leaves are dancing, the wind is passing by. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I, But when the trees bow down their heads, the wind is passing through And pruning off some branches and feeding the […] - [Apple Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/apples-2/): Apples Red apples, Green apples, Yellow apples, too. Big apples, Little apples, Shiny apples, too. Crunchy apples, Soft apples, Rotten apples, ooh! An Apple Chant Apples in the attic, apples in the hall, Apples in the summer, Apples in the fall, Apples make you healthy. Apples make you tall. I will eat some apples, I […] - [Snow Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/snow/): Snowman Wisdom: The key to life is to be a jolly, happy soul. Snow The snow fell gently all the night. It made a blanket soft and white. It covered houses, flowers and ground But did not make a single sound   Kids are Like Snowflakes Kids are like snowflakes No two are the same! […] - [Animal Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/animals-2/):   Song of a Shell by Violet Cuslidge I held a sea shell to my ear, and listened to its tale Of vessels bounding o’er the main and all the ships that sail. It sang of brilliant water flowers, the bright anemones That bloom beneath the ocean waves tossed in from seven seas. The Caterpillar […] - [Garden Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/garden-poetry/): Seeds Seeds are funny, funny things, Some have stickers Some have wings Some are big Some are small Some round and flat Some like a ball. Some are hidden inside of fruit Some in pods or underground roots. Some seeds are foods And good to eat, Like corn or beans Or nuts for a treat. […] - [Thanksgiving Poems](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/thanksgiving-poems/): The Run-Away Turkey “Gobble, gobble,” said wobble wobble turkey, (flap fingers under chin) “Today is Thanksgiving Day. And I’ll get cooked for dinner if I don’t run away.( stir food, use hands to sneak away) Over the hill wobble turkey jogged, And he stopped by an old oak tree. “ I’ll hide behind these branches […] - [Halloween Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/halloween/):   THIS IS A FUN HALLOWEEN SONG: WITCHES BREW Dead leaves, seaweed, rotten eggs too, Stir them in my witches brew, I’ve got magic, Alakazamakazoo. Spider webs, moldy bread, mucky mud too, Stir them in my witches brew, I’ve got magic, alakazamakazoo. ooooo my witches brew ooooo What’s it gonna do to you? BOO! Floor […] - [Poetry](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/poetry/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] Poem dispenser in San Francisco shop       Click on Links to poetry pages:    Halloween Poetry Thanksgiving Poems Garden Poems Animal Poetry Snow Poetry Apple Poetry Weather Poetry     Pictures in the Night Little stars are shining bright, Forming pictures in the […] - [Deepest Africa](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/deepest-africa/): I was in deepest Africa, yes I was. Yes I was I was in deepest Africa. 1. Teaching elephants to dance! Don’t look askance for elephants love to sing and dance In their fancy hot pants! I was in deepest Africa teaching elephants to dance! 2. Watching a toucan can-can When in the Sudan a […] - [Three Little Fishes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/three-little-fishes/): Three Little Fishes 1. Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool Swam three little fishes and a mamma fishy too Swim said the mamma fishy, swim if you can. And they swam and they swam right over the dam. Chorus: Boop boop diddem doddem waddem choo ! (repeat 3 times) And they swam […] - [The Light of the Sun](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-light-of-the-sun/): (Chorus) Turn on the light, turn on the light, turn on the light , turn on the light The light of the sun, solar powered light of the sun. Isn’t it obvious every day. It’s shining above us all and it’s here to stay. We know the sky is the limit. We know the power […] - [You've Gotta Get Out](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/youve-gotta-get-out/): (Chorus) You’ve gotta get out, look up and see the sky, Climb a tree, see how the birds fly, Get down, see what’s upon the ground. Get out and meet your world! Reading book is wonderful. There’s so much you can learn, About kings and stars and dinasaurs and why the season’s turn, But when […] - [There's Gonna Be a Rainbow](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/theres-gonna-be-a-rainbow/): There’s Gonna Be A Rainbow There’s gonna be a rainbow shining in the sky. Gonna be a rainbow, we can catch it if we try. Gonna be a rainbow following the storm. Gonna be a rainbow with sun to keep us warm. Rain falls into our hands, Sun shines down on the land. With rain, […] - [When the Rain Comes Down](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/when-the-rain-comes-down/): When the Rain Comes Down 1. When the rain comes down, it comes down on everyone (twice) (Chorus): No matter if you’re rich or poor, no matter if you’re great or small When the rain comes down, it comes down on us all 2. When the sun shines down, it shines down on everyone (twice) […] - [Peace Like a River](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/peace-like-a-river/): Peace like a River I’ve got peace like a river, peace like a river I’ve got peace like a river in my soul. I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul 2nd verse: I’ve got strength like a mountain 3rd verse: I’ve […] - [Six Plant Parts](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/six-plant-parts/): Six Plant Parts Chorus: Roots, stems, leaves, flowers fruits and seeds, Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds, Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds, That’s roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. Chorus after each verse: That’s six parts, six parts, six plant parts that plants and people need. The roots pull the plant […] - [Dirt Made My Lunch](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/dirt-made-my-lunch/): Dirt Made My Lunch Chorus: Dirt made my lunch, dirt made my lunch. Thank you dirt, thanks a bunch, For my salad, my sandwich, my milk and my munch, Cause dirt, you made my lunch! Dirt is a word we often use when we talk about the earth beneath our shoes. It’s a place where […] - [The Garden Song](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-garden-song/): The Garden Song Chorus: Inch by inch, row by row, gonna help this garden grow. Gonna mulch it deep below, gonna make it fertile ground. Inch by inch, row by row, please bless these seeds I sow, And warm them from below, till the rains come tumbling down. Pulling weeds, picking stones, we are made […] - [Smokey the Bear](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/smokey-the-bear/):       Smokey the Bear With a rangers hat and shovel – in a pair of dungarees You will find him in the forest – always sniffing at the breeze. People stop and pay attention when he tells them to beware, Cause everybody knows that he’s the fire prevention bear!  Chorus:  Smokey the bear, Smokey the bear […] - [My Roots Go Down](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/my-roots-go-down/): My Roots Go Down Chorus: My roots go down, down into the earth My roots go down, down into the earth My roots go down, down, down, down into the earth. 1. I am a pine on a mountainside ( 3 times) My roots go down 2. I am a willow swaying in the breeze […] - [I'm a Sprout](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/im-a-sprout/):          I Am a Sprout Wet ground, warm sun My life as a tree has just begun I’m so sure I have no doubt Cause my shell is cracked And I have a sprout   I’m growing up and growing out And growing up and growing out Yippee hurray, I have a sprout Yippee hurray I […] - [I'm the Earth](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/im-the-earth/):                       I’m the Earth I’m the earth; I’m a great big round ball I’m the earth; I’m the only one of my kind! I’m the earth; I’m a great big hunk of rock. I’m beautiful all the time Striped zebra’s, long necked giraffes, hyena’s that love to laugh I’m a wild wonderful […] - [The Stars are Coming Out Like Popcorn](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-stars-are-coming-out-like-popcorn/): The stars are coming out like POP-corn. The stars are coming out of contro- o- o- ol. The stars are coming out like pop-corn With O oh heaven as a bo- o- owl. That Milky Way is looking so creamy. That Milky Way is looking so sweet. That Milky Way is looking so creamy. It’s […] - [The Water Cycle](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/the-water-cycle/): The Water Cycle Water travels in a cycle . . . yes it does. (echo – yes it does) Water travels in a cycle . . . yes it does. yes it does It goes up as evaporation Forms big clouds as condensation, And falls back down as precipitation . .yes it does . yes […] - [A Peaceful Thought](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/a-peaceful-thought/): Find A Peaceful Thought It’s an old fashioned word and it’s been all around Across every ocean, every mountain or town Thinking this word is lots of fun to do Here is what some children say when they thought it through: Peace is a quiet countryside Jumping on the moon A little kitten on your […] - [Skeleton Jones](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/skeleton-jones/): Skeleton Jones 1. Skeleton Jones rattling bones Clickety clack all the way back home You’ve got no skin to hold you in, You’ve got bones where your arms had been You look kind of funny but you sound real fine Clickety clackin keeping time Skeleton Jones rattling boneS 2. Skeleton Jones how do you do? […] - [Someone's Gonna Use It After You](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/someones-gonna-use-it-after-you/): Someone’s Gonna Use It after You 1. When you stand at the sink did you ever think About the water going down the drain? That it used to be in the deep blue sea And before that it was rain! Then it turned to snow for an Eskimo To use in a snowball fight! Then […] - [Green Shoes Walk](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/green-shoes-walk/):   The Green Shoes Walk 1. It’s a walk; it’s a certain kind of attitude! Giving mother earth some gratitude, For the lakes, the rivers, the trees, and the grass, We’ve got to care about them if we want them all to last! Pick it up, never throw it on the street, Cause we’ve got […] - [Put on Your Green Shoes](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/put-on-your-green-shoes/): Put on Your Green Shoes Gather round children and you will hear, The sound of a cricket callin in your ear. That’s Mother Nature, she’s cryin’ out loud, “This old world, it needs some lovin’ now,” so (Chorus) Put on yyour green shoes, Put on your green shoes, Mother Nature sh’e callin’ to you Just […] - [We Love Trees](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/we-love-trees/): We Love Trees Chorus: Trees (kids echo) Trees (4 times) Trees Trees We Love Trees We love chestnut, linden, apple, olive, and the aspen tree Oak, elm, cedar, walnut and the hickory There’s the cherry, redwood, cottonwood And the dogwood tree And what’s the biggest tree of all? That’s the sequoia tree! (Chorus) There’s the […] - [Rhythm Chants](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/rhythm-chants/): An Apple Chant Apples in the attic, Apples in the hall, Apples in the summer, Apples in the fall. Apples make you healthy, Apples make you tall. I will eat some apples, I will eat them all! THE TRAIN is a chant that begins very very slowly and builds to very fast. Sit in a […] - [Green Shoes Blues](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/green-shoes-blues/): GREEN SHOES BLUES Verse1: Let me tell you about my new pair of extra special magical green shoes. Don’t need gassing or recharging, And we make no pollution when we cruise. So I took a walk this morning In my green shoes to spread the news. Verse2: We were skipping down the sidewalk in the […] - [I'm a World Citizen](https://thegardenschool.net/2018/02/07/im-a-world-citizen/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] I’M A WORLD CITIZEN Chorus: I’m a world citizen. Step up and shake my hand. I’m not just from Wisconsin. I’m not just American. I’m a world citizen . . . Home the whole world round! You and I […] ## Pages - [THE CREATIVE OUTDOORS](https://thegardenschool.net/the-creative-outdoors/): OUTDOOR PLAY OUTDOOR MUSIC RAIN CHAINS, SUN DIALS, AND SUN CLOCKS BIRDS IN TH GARDEN TUNNELS, TENTS, AND HUTS LABYRINTHS AND MAZES FENCE, WALL, GATE, AND DOOR ARBORS AND TRELLIS’ GARDEN BEDS PLANTERS GARDEN ARTS SIGNS AND MARKERS TOOLS AND STORAGE GATHERING SPOTS GARDEN DECORATION GARDEN FURNITURE FIRE PITS WATER PALLETS - [PALLETS](https://thegardenschool.net/pallets/) - [WATER](https://thegardenschool.net/water/) - [FIRE PITS](https://thegardenschool.net/fire-pits/) - [GARDEN FURNITURE](https://thegardenschool.net/garden-furniture/) - [GARDEN DECOR](https://thegardenschool.net/garden-decoration/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [GATHERING SPOTS](https://thegardenschool.net/the-creative-outdoors/gathering-spots/) - [GARDEN TOOLS AND STORAGE](https://thegardenschool.net/garden-tools-and-storage-2/) - [GARDEN ARTS](https://thegardenschool.net/garden-arts/) - [PLANTERS](https://thegardenschool.net/planters-2/) - [GARDEN BEDS](https://thegardenschool.net/garden-beds/) - [FENCES,WALLS,GATES,DOORS](https://thegardenschool.net/fenceswallsgatesdoors/) - [LABYRINTHS AND MAZES](https://thegardenschool.net/the-creative-outdoors/labyrinths-and-mazes-2/) - [BIRDS IN THE GARDEN](https://thegardenschool.net/birds-in-the-garden/) - [RAINCHAINS, SUNDIALS, AND SUNCLOCKS](https://thegardenschool.net/rainchains-sundials-and-sunclocks/) - [OUTDOOR MUSIC](https://thegardenschool.net/the-creative-outdoors/outdoor-music/) - [OUTDOOR PLAY](https://thegardenschool.net/outdoor-play-2/) - [BREAD CREATIONS](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/bread-creations/) - [Artistic Food Creations](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/): Fruit and Cheese Cake - [MISCELLANEOUS FOOD CREATIONS](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/miscellaneous-food-creations/) - [ARTISTIC CAKES](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/artistic-cakes/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] - [CHRISTMAS](https://thegardenschool.net/christmas/) - [THANKSGIVING FOOD](https://thegardenschool.net/thanksgiving/) - [HALLOWEEN](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/halloween/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] View Page [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] - [JULY 4th](https://thegardenschool.net/kitchen-recipes-2/artistic-food-creations/july-4th/) - [EASTER](https://thegardenschool.net/easter/) - [Valentines](https://thegardenschool.net/valentines/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] - [Herbs](https://thegardenschool.net/herbs/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″ width=”98.3%” custom_padding=”|56px||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″] HERBS [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″ width=”83.8%” custom_padding=”|||18px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/borage-5.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ width=”75.8%” max_width=”58%” min_height=”326px” height=”375px” max_height=”407px” custom_margin=”|120px|0px|||” custom_padding=”|||1px||”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”24px|||||” custom_margin=”|46px||auto||” _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ min_height=”182px”]  The best six doctors anywhere, and no one can deny it, Are sunshine, water, rest, and air and exercise and diet. These […] - [NEW HOME PAGE](https://thegardenschool.net/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||119px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [RESOURCES](https://thegardenschool.net/resources-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″ custom_margin=”||4px|-161px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|||9px||” custom_margin=”|auto||166px||” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” width=”100%” custom_padding=”|||0px||” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman”] PROJECT LEARNING TREE EDUCATIONAL UNITS ON-LINE! Environmental Education Online Workshops by Project Learning Tree PLT ON-LINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Interesting Link: International School Grounds GREEN SCHOOL GROUNDS   The evidence is in: A green school ground […] - [ENVIRONMENT](https://thegardenschool.net/8171-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″ width=”97.7%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”left” min_height=”12395px” height=”984px” max_height=”1000px” custom_margin=”|-82px||||” custom_padding=”|18px||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”98.6%” custom_padding=”|||2px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″ text_font_size=”12px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_font_size=”24px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” custom_margin=”|22px||24px||” custom_padding=”2px|0px||1px||” inline_fonts=”Georgia,Times New Roman,Verdana” text_font=”Times New Roman|||on|||||” text_text_align=”left” background_layout=”dark”]                                         […] - [ARTWORKS](https://thegardenschool.net/artworks/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.23.3″]                                                                                           […] - [MUSIC](https://thegardenschool.net/the-creative-outdoors/music/): [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_line_height=”1.1em”]  Music is a moral law.  It gives soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, A charm to sadness, Gaity and life to everything! It is the essence of orderAnd lends to all that is good and Just and beautiful. […] - [POETRY](https://thegardenschool.net/poetry-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Poem dispenser in San Francisco shop Click on Links to poetry pages: Halloween Poetry Thanksgiving Poems Garden Poems Animal Poetry Snow Poetry Apple Poetry Weather Poetry Pictures in the Night Little stars are shining bright, Forming pictures in the night. Twinkling and […] - [CLASSROOM RECIPES AND CRAFTS](https://thegardenschool.net/classroom-recipes-and-crafts/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto||-1px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”https://thegardenschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/weaving-a-web.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ always_center_on_mobile=”on”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ text_font_size=”17px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” inline_fonts=”Times New Roman” width=”100%”] “We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” John F. 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