Planting for Fall

Planting for Fall, Planning for Spring

 September / October 2024

We're excited to share that the Excel Academy Garden Club has been busy preparing for the fall and winter season! Students have started planting a variety of healthy and delicious crops, including beets, turnips, carrots, lettuce, kale, peas, and more. We’re looking forward to seeing these garden beds full of fresh produce soon! Students were able to pick our first round of beets this week.

In addition to our crops, students also planted tulips in one of our raised garden beds, generously donated by Vego. The garden beds have also been replenished with fresh soil thanks to a donation of six pallets from Lazy Lab Filmworks, which has made a huge difference in the vitality of our garden.

We recently wrapped up our sunflower harvest, where students handpicked the best blooms and gifted them to staff members as a token of their gratitude. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to express their appreciation for the staff who support them every day.

Looking ahead, students are beginning to explore plans for creating a cut flower garden in the spring. This will allow them to showcase their creativity by designing and crafting beautiful bouquets.

We are always open to community partnerships and encourage any organizations interested in collaborating with our talented students to reach out. Thank you for your continued support of the Excel Academy Garden Club!