New York Agriculture in the Classroom
  New York Agriculture in the Classroom

Award & Grants
 
S.A.F.A.R.I. Growing Connection Garden, Scranton, PA
 
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Garden and greenhouse
The garden produces a large amount of produce in a fairly small area next to the greenhouse.
Garden Sign
The garden sign
   
EarthBox
Sign about the EarthBox™ system
in the greenhouse
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
   
Plants in EarthBoxes
You can see how productive the space
is with all plants in EarthBoxes™.
EarthBox
The EarthBox™ system uses a cover that eliminates weeding and reduces water use.
The Scranton garden had an automatic
watering system.
   
Tomatoes in EarthBox
Tomatoes growing in an Earthbox™
Trellis for Tomatoes
A trellis for the tomatoes using pipe
   
Garden
A view of the garden
Basil
I couldn’t believe how much basil can be
grown in one box.
   
Strawberries
Strawberries
Chard and Celery
I think this is chard and celery.
   
Cabbages
Cabbages
 

Special Garden Features:
Garden Stage
There is a stage in the garden for performances and plays
Garden Gazebo
The gazebo is a special spot for reading and dancing and celebrating holidays.
Curriculum Integration
The garden is integrated into all aspects of the daily curriculum.

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