The Green Growers

Right after our spring break, our school's Art Honor Society agreed to paint a mural on a big empty wall in our courtyard. I plan to put in an herb garden, butterfly garden and bird garden soon, as well some compost bins. Eventually I also hope to add picnic tables and benches for students to sit on. I wish to add grass to the areas that are just dirt at present, and put up fences and an arbor to make it feel like a real garden. I want to plant vegetables in the beds I was able to convince a local boy scout troop to install and plant a circular herb garden behind them. I intend to also plant a butterfly and bird garden in the area to bring more wildlife into the school environment and create a haven for migrating and domestic species as well as for the overworked and stressed student population. I also hope to someday incorporate my garden produce into the school's cafeteria food, to bring better food to the students. Plus I intend to start a composting program to decrease our school's waste and increase our garden output. Additionally, I hope to give science teachers a place to teach in a hands-on fashion about the environment and the need for conservation.