Contact: Jeff Szarzi
Phone: 907-235-5558
E-mail: jszarzi@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Web Site: http://https://www.edline.net/pages/Homer_Flex

We have received a $500 state grant to build cold frames for growing greens in the fall and spring in a square foot garden design for a total of 64 square feet. We are also growing vegetables inside in a 2' x 4' bed. We are just starting after growing plants in class last year with great success.

Number of Kids Involved: 30
Square Feet of Gardens: 64

Grades Involved:

• 9 and up

We are interested in being E-Mail Pals and would like to exchange:
Growing vegetables in the fall, winter, and spring.

Gardening Contexts/Emphases:

• Outdoor, Vegetables
• Indoor Light Garden
• Nutrition / Hunger
• Greenhouse
• Vermiculture (worms)
• Composting

Level of Student Participation (hours/week/child): 1-2

Number of Participating Teachers: 3

Number of Participating Parents / Volunteers: 1

Number of Parent / Volunteer Participation (hours/week/person): 1-2

Funding Sources:

• $ Donations
• In-Kind Donations
• Grants

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