https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden 2019/2020 en-us 2019-12-04 17:40:07 UTC 2025-05-24 17:23:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f96c.png diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/419798015 https://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/new-downtown-mural-lets-people-be-butterflies/article_df707d98-b6a3-11e8-ad5d-f39e409b1d0d.html]]> 2019-12-04 17:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/419798015 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/419807943 Approved by the School Board already. Documents will be uploaded soon. 

Big Question: Should our boxes have a themed design to match our upcoming murals? 

I have bought stencils in lieu of the art designs I submitted. Do I have to resubmit this endeavor?]]> 2019-12-04 17:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/419807943 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420373105 A student, JG,  loved this design as it had inspirational words. What mural idea inspires you?

Think nature or butterflies. Choose something that pertains to our garden, Monarch Butterfly WayStation or has a super positive message.]]> 2019-12-05 17:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420373105 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420606966  What inspired you in this video & why?

Which are you most likely to try @ home & at school & why?]]> 2019-12-06 03:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420606966 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420608277 What 2 fruits or vegetables, seen here or not seen here, would you like to combine?  What hybrid veggies or fruits have you tried?]]> 2019-12-06 03:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420608277 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420610135 This is MY lower campus dream!!! As students & I decide on which tree to plant, we must seek optimum sun, obstruction from the grounds crew working, and consider safety for EIC & PHS. We can include lower campus as well as the land in front of the lower campus office (I believe). Please watch this video and share your dreams.]]> 2019-12-06 04:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420610135 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420612364 Joel & Alec said that they learned how to protect their garden boxes at middle school by building a greenhouse on top of the garden boxes with pipes and thick clear plastic.

How does this inspire you or what would you change?]]> 2019-12-06 04:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420612364 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420613533 Are we overreacting to insects? Joel says that we need to do something NOW! Buy insects to eat other insects? 
Jorge, AKA George our campus supervisor,, strongly recommends soap & water. What do you think we should do to help our plants?]]> 2019-12-06 04:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420613533 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420614723 We won the top notch Lowe's Grant! They only permit 5 of the top grants. If you win it, Lowe's will help build your garden! here is our epic news story! We were also in the Ventura Breeze!

We also won the Whole Foods grant.]]> 2019-12-06 04:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420614723 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420615306 Let's create interview questions for ..... of the Geo Group! They have adopted our school & want us to succeed. What questions shall we ask? I want to know how your love for gardening created a business for you.  How were you able to create business relationships? How did you start your brand? What schooling did you need?]]> 2019-12-06 04:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420615306 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420615744 What ideas do you have that would entice parents of PHS students to come be a part of our school? Would garden projects & garden art projects be enough? Could we make a community salad and provide (give) produce to families? Would we have an art table so that family members not interested in gardening would paint rocks to take home and give to our school? What could we do to bring your family to school?]]> 2019-12-06 04:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420615744 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420616166 Painting Rocks!
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person's (all ages and stages of life) physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It can help individuals of all ages express oneself, explore emotions and instill hope and empowerment]]> 2019-12-06 05:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420616166 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420616674 (Every Wed., from 9-1)
I want to grow the Satsuma Tangerine! Most amazing flavored citrus!
We learned about the different  types of cauliflower. we learned about careers, tasted amazing samples from a variety of farmers. 

Note to self: Insert student pictures here.]]> 2019-12-06 05:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420616674 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420617010 We bought the designs and had the signs made!  We just need posts! These were completely inspired by the ESC garden. 

The question is..... do we need school board approval, or approval from Rich Saint/Dave Marshall as to where we post them for safety & lack of intrusion for grounds or as Alise has suggested over the years no approval at all as they were approved already for VUSD/ESC??

What type of posts do we need? Is cement involved? Who does this?

These are located in the LC garden shed.]]> 2019-12-06 05:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420617010 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420618434 I REALLY WANT STUDENTS to co-design a mural that would say thank you to Lowe's & Whole Foods for financing and building our dream garden. Whole Foods already gave us a placard to add to this. I imagine plants, veggies, fruit, & perhaps an inspirational saying. (Insert picture of placard here)

]]> 2019-12-06 05:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420618434 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420618793 Economics & Gardening!

How do we sell our produce to the cafeteria?
What is the process?  How much $$ will we earn? What can that $$ be used for??

]]> 2019-12-06 05:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420618793 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420619279 Lower Campus designed a shark shaped butterfly garden on Lower Campus. This approved project is in need of repair!! we used to have it filled with plants that attract butterflies. EIC & PHS loved it. Lagoon students routinely added rocks around the base of the shark. It used to look like a work of art. How can we revive it? What labor & products do we need? When do we plant? What timelines do we need to create?]]> 2019-12-06 05:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420619279 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620122 (Insert pictures of the butterfly sign, the catching rain water sign & more).]]> 2019-12-06 05:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620122 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620321 Where shall we place them?
is there enough sun?
Are they in good enough condition? (Insert photos)]]> 2019-12-06 05:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620321 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620507 Note to self: Do not forget to ask Will Tipton, GEO group, parents, Sanbuena Ventura garden Club, students who need community service?, etc.

Brainstorm & plan this]]> 2019-12-06 05:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420620507 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420621172
Did you know that PHS has this tree? What does the fruit taste like? Read the blog from Green Thumb & share 3 facts that you learned. (Recall)]]> 2019-12-06 06:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420621172 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420621838 P. Allen Smith has an amazing show on gardening on TV. Here is his safety video. What did you learn? What other videos shall we add to our safety lesson? Why did you choose it?]]> 2019-12-06 06:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420621838 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420622204 Did you know you can grow loofah sponges?]]> 2019-12-06 06:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420622204 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420625630 I bought Lower Campus 2 composting barrels. 

We need to start over & get rid of everything inside. We need to learn about what to compost & how to get it.

I'm thinking community service hours for clearing out the compost & put it into our brown trash can.

Who picks that up BTW?

The cafeteria and Starbucks ?? can give us materials for composting.

Insert educational video or invite Alise, Chris Massa,  or Z for a hands on lesson.]]> 2019-12-06 06:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420625630 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420627331
#1. Steve Zermeno
#2  Chris Massa
#3  Alise Eschel
#4  Amy Lewandawski (VHS)
#5  Brandon Sanchez
(Student) His Dad owns a landscaping business. He, Brandon, is passionate.
#6. DonorsChoose
#7. Sanbuenaventura Garden Group
#8. Geo Group
#9. Will Rodgers (They had a grant from the GOVT Dept. of Agriculture. I'd love to learn more)
#10. Ms. Cherrie (Elmhurst). Bird Project with selfie cameras for birds.
#11. Green Thumb
#12  Lowes


Who else should or could we add to this list?]]> 2019-12-06 07:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420627331 diann_block https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420631196 The City of Ventura sold us 2 rain barrels. Sureflow Rain Gutters, owned by Mr. Sean Duckhart donated his materials and services to create rain gutters that flowed into our rain barrels. The head honchos at our maintenance department inspected every step of the way. Upon completion, Mr. Duckhart was offered a contract for other VUSD schools. He declined.

Our rain barrels are great. We have not utilized the spigot on these for years. insert ... photos here.]]> 2019-12-06 07:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/diann_block/garden/wish/420631196