Due West Gardens

Calling all Due West families!! We have 6 weeks left of summer and we need lots of help in the Due West Gardens! Attached is a Sign Up Genius with a fun video and directions are included in the sign up. Please share 🙂 with other Due West Families. A school wide request will also be going out soon!

DWES Summer Garden Helpers Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Be sure to watch this VIDEO for instructions on how to work the water as well as other important info. Volunteers are needed to: Water W**d grass and other w**ds from garden beds Trim suckers on tomato plants Use blue clips....

What’s up doc!?? It’s all about carrots this week in KG STEM and we are loving it!!

I had these wheelchair access raised planters made prior to the lockdown last spring. I have been storing them in my yard, but they would be better enjoyed up at the Due West Gardens. Can a parent volunteer with a truck pick these up this weekend and bring them over to the school? I can pay you in basil.😜

Two posts on one day! Here is a picture of Mr. Henry and Sara at the gardens today!

Exciting times! Things are happening at Due West Gardens. The tomatoes are setting up and the green beans are growing. We have all kinds of herbs and flowers and cucumbers on the way. We have Chard, okra coming up, more tomatoes and gladiolus in the upper garden!! A HUGE Thank you to our volunteer Henry Brooks, grandfather of Sara Payne. He has been busy planting, watering, w**ding and dreaming with us for the future of the gardens. Please stop by with your student and check out the sunflowers, grab a few ripe blackberries to taste, snip some basil, or snack on a red tomato! Don’t forget to take pictures and share them with us. :)

The weather looks fabulous for this afternoon! I’ll be headed up to the Due West Gardens at 2pm. I’m bringing the new w**d eater and will be there for a few hours. All socially distanced of course. Anyone is welcome to join us! Welcome to bring loppers to help prune, pitchforks to help scoop and spread mulch. We will also have tools abs 4 wheelbarrows on hand. Pictures for inspiration 🤣!! Bring your own water bottle for hydration!

Parents, teachers, DWES friends and family..
It’s been a long lonely break for our Gardens, but I’m anxious to get them up and running again! We’ve been given grants and resources and I can’t wait to put them to good use. We just bought a w**d eater with some of the money from Cobb EMC grant and will be out there next weekend 20th and 21st clearing out w**ds and working to uncover our buried garden. I’d love to hear from you. Please consider commenting below if you are interested in being a part of our team on any scale - March through September!! (Pic from 2019)

Here is your sign that now is the time to JOIN!

We are so excited for everyone that has already joined and cannot wait to celebrate soon!

We are striving for 100% membership that means EVERY student is represented by a member!

https://www.duewestpta.org/membership/

The quarantine took a toll on our little garden but summer brings signs of hope for the future!! 🌱

Dinner for teachers and staff care of the Due West Gardens

Spring is here and it's time to grow!

Spring in the Due West Gardens Calling all Earth Parents, Teachers, and Plant Enthusiasts!  Spring is in the air, and the kids can't wait to get digging in the dirt at the Due West Gardens. We have the seeds, the soil, the greenhouse, and the garden beds. We just need YOU to roll up your sleeves this season and grow with us. If...