DRH Garden Club

DRH Garden Club Empowering students by fostering an interest in gardening, environment, teamwork, and community.

Our Vision

To create a thriving, sustainable garden that grows more than just plants—it cultivates confident, compassionate student leaders, strengthens school and community bonds, and empowers all learners to explore science, nutrition, and teamwork in an inclusive, hands-on environment. Our Mission

To cultivate an inclusive environment that empowers students by nurturing curiosity about plants

, sustainability, and teamwork, while building school pride and a stronger community. Our Goals

Enhance Academic Learning:
Maintain dynamic, student-tended garden spaces that serve as living classrooms, helping teachers reinforce science, math, ELA, and social studies standards through real-world, hands-on experiences. Develop Life and Social Skills:
Provide opportunities for students to build responsibility, leadership, and teamwork through planning, planting, and maintaining garden beds—while developing communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Promote Inclusion and Emotional Wellness:
Use the garden to build bridges between students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose in a non-competitive, supportive space. Support Student Leadership:
Empower students through a student advisory board that leads initiatives, shares ideas, and helps shape the future of the garden, ensuring student voice is at the center of every decision. Encourage Lifelong Healthy Habits:
Connect students with the rewards of physical activity, nutritious food, and environmental stewardship—laying the foundation for healthier lifestyles beyond school.

Today was planting day for Garden Club! We did a little weeding and bed cleanup before planting lettuce, bok choy, colla...
08/27/2026

Today was planting day for Garden Club!

We did a little weeding and bed cleanup before planting lettuce, bok choy, collards, and radishes for our fall garden. A little work now, and hopefully a great harvest later!

Learning why pollinators matter helps students understand the “why” behind the habitats and pollinator spaces we work to...
08/25/2026

Learning why pollinators matter helps students understand the “why” behind the habitats and pollinator spaces we work to create at D.R. Hill. Thank you Mrs. Stacy Hensley Burrell

🌱 Last but certainly not least!Mr. Mangum’s class joined in on our patty pan squash planting! We love seeing our science...
08/24/2026

🌱 Last but certainly not least!

Mr. Mangum’s class joined in on our patty pan squash planting! We love seeing our science teachers put our garden beds to work, giving students opportunities to take learning outside the classroom and get their hands in the soil.

This is exactly what our school garden is for—hands-on learning that grows! 🌱

The squash planting continues!Mrs. Delue’s class joined our school garden project by planting patty pan squash! Students...
08/24/2026

The squash planting continues!

Mrs. Delue’s class joined our school garden project by planting patty pan squash! Students got hands-on experience planting their own crop and will be able to follow its progress as it grows.

Another class learning beyond the classroom—and helping our garden grow!

🌱 From the garden to the cafeteria!Today, students had the opportunity to taste sweet potatoes and sweet potato greens h...
08/21/2026

🌱 From the garden to the cafeteria!

Today, students had the opportunity to taste sweet potatoes and sweet potato greens harvested by our Garden Club and served right in our school cafeteria! We love seeing what our students grow make its way from the garden to the lunch line.

A big thank-you to our cafeteria staff for preparing and serving our harvest!

Every harvest teaches us something!Our first sweet potato crop didn’t produce quite as much as we hoped, but gardening i...
08/20/2026

Every harvest teaches us something!

Our first sweet potato crop didn’t produce quite as much as we hoped, but gardening is all about learning and growing!

5.25 lbs of sweet potatoes harvested
16 lbs of greens collected for a cafeteria tasting

And there were plenty more greens where those came from!

Mr. Wenger’s class is getting hands on with science! Students planted patty pan squash and will track plant growth and e...
08/18/2026

Mr. Wenger’s class is getting hands on with science! Students planted patty pan squash and will track plant growth and ecosystem interactions throughout the growing cycle, bringing their science lessons to life in the garden.

Garden Club Orientation: the necessary boring before the growing! Today we powered through the slides and training, then...
08/13/2026

Garden Club Orientation: the necessary boring before the growing!

Today we powered through the slides and training, then finally escaped the classroom for a tour of the garden!

The boring stuff is DONE. Now it’s time to get our hands dirty!

Garden Club 2026–2027 is officially underway!

Garden Club is back!Our 2026–2027 Garden Club kicks off with orientation this Thursday! Until then, check out what’s bee...
08/08/2026

Garden Club is back!

Our 2026–2027 Garden Club kicks off with orientation this Thursday! Until then, check out what’s been growing while we’ve been away.

Did you know sweet potato leaves are edible? Our vines have definitely been enjoying their summer! 😂

Have you ever eaten sweet potato leaves? What's your favorite way to enjoy

The sweet potatoes our Garden Club students planted before summer break are growing beautifully!  We even have a surpris...
06/13/2026

The sweet potatoes our Garden Club students planted before summer break are growing beautifully! We even have a surprise volunteer bean plant that seems determined to be part of the harvest.

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1303 HOLLY SPRINGS Road
Lyman, SC
29365

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+18649492370

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