We broke ground on our 19th garden at Mt Solo Middle School!

Generous support from families and businesses have made this day possible: Every elementary and middle school in Longview now has a garden (and we’ll soon be able to say the same of Kelso). Special thanks to Jammie’s Environmental, Inc. and Watkins Tractor & Supply Co. for donating big equipment and skilled operators on Wednesday, and to JH Kelly who will build the shed and some other infrastructure.

Thanks to all who support the work of Lower Columbia School Gardens

More info in The Daily News or on our Facebook page.

 

Join us for The Fall Gathering

Join us for our annual celebration, re-imagined this year as The Fall Gathering. New location, new name, same great party!

Come enjoy freshly prepared food featuring produce from our 18 Longview and Kelso school gardens, as well as other locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Enjoy live music by the Carl Wirkkala Band. Sip and savor regional beers provided by Antidote Tap House and local wine by Roland Wines, as well as fresh apple cider hand-cranked by students.

This magical evening is the largest single-day fundraiser for the School Gardens. Your attendance and support helps us continue our mission of connecting local kids and families with real food and hands-on learning.

Sign up now!

Produce Sale every Wednesday all Summer

Each week produce is harvested from all gardens for Wednesday sales at Northlake.

Student farmers are eager to sell you their berries, tomatoes, peas, greens, herbs, and cut flowers; as the summer progresses we’ll have peppers, figs, grapes, squash, cucumbers, plums, and more.

Low prices – Beautiful produce – Top-notch customer service

Starts June 20!

Click the image for details. Contact Ian if you still have a question.

2017 Fall Fundraiser

School Gardens could not exist without supporters like you! Please join us for our Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, November 11th and help these gardens grow!

All proceeds from this event will support the work of Lower Columbia School Gardens, a local nonprofit connecting kids and families with real food and hands on learning in school gardens.

We have

  • Live Music
  • Apple Cider Press
  • Local Beer, Wine and Kombucha
  • Seasonal Food Featuring School Gardens Produce

at:

Bowers Building
1338 Commerce in Longview
6:00pm-9:00pm

Sign up now!

Produce Sale every Wednesday all Summer

Each week produce is harvested from all gardens for Wednesday sales at Northlake.

Student farmers are eager to sell you their berries, tomatoes, peas, greens, herbs, and cut flowers; as the summer progresses we’ll have peppers, figs, grapes, squash, cucumbers, plums, and more.

Low prices – Beautiful produce – Top-notch customer service

Starts June 28!

Click the image for details. Contact Ian if you still have a question.

Produce Sale every Wednesday through September

Produce Sale SUMMER

Each week produce is harvested from 16 gardens for Wednesday sales at Northlake.

Student farmers are eager to sell you their berries, tomatoes, peas, greens, herbs, and cut flowers; as the summer progresses we’ll have peppers, figs, grapes, squash, cucumbers, plums, and more.

Low prices –

Beautiful produce –

Top-notch customer service

 

Starts June 22!

 

Click the image for details. Contact Ian if you still have a question.

Edible Olympic is online

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What is Edible Olympic?

First the garden. On Thursdays students are farmers. They work in a 10,000 square foot garden that was an unfenced green field in early 2015. They’ve planted berry bushes, fruit trees, and have rows of soil waiting for the spring planting. They plant, weed, and thin their crops until the food is ready to harvest.

Second the kitchen. On Fridays the students are chefs. They take this produce and combine it with healthy, economical groceries and slice, dice, bake, roast, simmer, and sauté incredible meals. After the cooking class they take the ingredients they need home and cook and eat the same meal with their families.