ourGarden!

With a mix of starter plants grown on-site, and a generous donation from Terri Anderson of Valley Veggies and Flowers in Lake Crystal, the Preschoolers are hard at work getting our plots at the Community Garden ready for our 3rd year of planting!

On this years menu is: Basil, Dill, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Cilantro, Okra, Gherkin Cucumbers, Snack Peppers, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Radishes and more!

For our younger programs who do not visit the community garden, we have 3 raised garden beds and box planters lining our playground fence on-site. These have various different herbs, flowers, and vegetables that students love to smell, pick, taste, and learn about. One crowd favorite is Basil, straight off the plant!

As our plants grow and are ready to harvest, some of the produce will be utilized by our Chef, Liv, in meals and snacks provided to students and staff.

Part of the harvest will also be made available for students and families to take home at the end of the day as a snack or to prepare for dinner.

Please reach out to me at Samantha.Laman@CultivateMankato.com if you have any questions, or wish to request that we add something specific to our gardens for you and your family.