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Sun, Oct 2, 05 at 9:06
| I have just started a new job working with disabled high school students in the Organic Harvest Gardens at Descanos Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. I inherited a site with 20 raised beds each measuring 12' by 20'. In addition, there is also an orchard of fruit trees. Each of the 20 classes visit the garden once a week. Any suggestions as to what would work well with these special needs students?
The beds have all been cleared out and we are starting with a clean slate this school year. I am thinking of getting in some onions, garlic and peanuts. What would be the best sources. I work for a nonprofit and all my budget is dependent on grants and donations. I already have a source for seeds but am in need of veggie starts and other plants for this fall. Any ideas would be appreciated. Bettina Gatti (Harvest Garden Coordinator) 
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| I am not sure what you mean by disabled, is that physical or mental or both. I have worked with my son's classes, he has autism, and his classes run the whole spectrum. I asked because the needs and teaching would be different. As to what to plant. I would think any kind of squash, pumpkins, beans, peas, corn and sunflowers would be the easiest and most rewarding. As to getting free plants. Have you thought about going to the different nurseries or stores like Home Depot and asking for donations of plants from the manager. Maybe they could post a sign at the gardens saying, Plants Donated by Name. It would be great PR. You could also post requests at the local nurseries asking for plant donations, if the store will let you. At one of our local nurseries we have a bulletin board that posts all kinds of gardening notices. Is there anyway you could contact different garden societies in your area and ask for members to help. I belong to the local rose society and we do pruning of the roses at a senior center for free. Or make a plea on the local newspaper, radio or tv stations for gardeners to donate extra plants. Sounds like a great human interest story and they would be willing to give you the coverage. I just started a lot of squash from seeds and have too many as I am sure a lot of home gardeners do. If I lived in your area I would gladly give any extras I have. I plan on giving mine to the local community garden for the homeless. You need to get the word out and I am sure you will get a very generous response. Good luck. |
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- Posted by ghoghunter Zone6 PA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 4, 06 at 19:17
| Our local garden club is very happy to help with a group home in our neighborhood. We keep the yard and garden looking nice and help the residents maintain it. A local garden club in your area might be willing to help with supplying extra plants. Members usually have plant swaps and all kinds of extra stuff in the Spring and like to help out the community if they know what the needs are. |
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