Garden 118

08/17/2015

You really can't start school without looking cool, right? Check out how our first day went! Love to hear how yours went too! (leave a comment on my blog or right here on FB :)

08/14/2015

Beautiful fabric for some up coming projects

08/14/2015

Hey friends! Garden 118 is coming back with new ideas, fun crafts and some special events. It has just been too long & I have been inspired so I'm going to roll with it ;)
The flowers are from Vangs farm in Chico beautiful. If you're at the Wednesday farmers market check them out. The portions they sell are SO generous!

12/22/2014

Handmade Christmas gifts, fun time with the kids, teaching them new skills and enjoying the holiday season!

11/21/2014

Really fun unit study on coral reefs and a link to a coral reef lapbook that is amazing! We had a lot of fun with this and I know that this will be a science subject we will be coming back to year after year!

10/30/2014

Fun time at our Halloween party! We all enjoyed observing the insides of a pumpkin, harvesting seeds, planting pumpkin seeds, "thumb"kin patch craft, treat bags, and grabbing candy out of Mr. Tomatoes mouth! Thank you for coming!

10/29/2014

Getting ready for the Halloween get together tomorrow afternoon! We will be having a pumpkin observation station, pumpkin craft station, Mr. Tomato candy grab, seed harvesting station, and treat bags too! Come join us tomorrow 3pm - 4pm.
Please pass along to anyone who would like to join us for this hour of fun harvest time activities and dress as your favorite farmer character; animal, farmer, Mrs. farmer...please nothing scary or gory.

10/27/2014

Wednesday October 29th from 3pm - 4pm we will be having a Halloween get together with a seed saving center, a pumpkin learning center, treats, and games. Come join us for an hour of fun and learning and dress as you favorite farm character (nothing gory or scary please)...see you there!

10/23/2014

CANCELED: Saturday October 25th cooking class is canceled due to me and Allison being sick.
I will try to reschedule. If you have passed along a flier or the info to friends please let them know that cooking class will be canceled. Thank you friends.

10/15/2014

Thank you for all of you who attended today's seed saving class!

10/11/2014

Learning about dragonflies and a link to free activities and more facts about these interesting insects.

10/09/2014

One of our little ladies blessed us with a tiny egg today. We found it on top of the chicken coop. Both kids had to pose with it before we had to compost it. It cracked when it hit the coop.

10/07/2014

Classes are starting next week on October 14th. We will be scavenging the garden for seeds to prep for your spring garden! The following week we are trying something new - a cooking class - and the last class for October will be a fun Halloween party talking about pumpkins, fall veggies, and there will be some treats!
Make sure to sign up for one or all by leaving a comment here, on the website or email me since space is limited. For more information and times check out the website.

10/06/2014

Alright friends, as promised I have a posted the October schedule on my website. Please head on over to check it out and please sign up ahead of time for some of our new classes, space is limited.

10/01/2014

The first week of fall proved to be exciting. We got to experience the life cycle of ladybugs first hand. Check out the link below for my photos of the event and a brief description of the fascinating creatures. Great learning resource for a ladybug unit!

09/15/2014

My husband Scott and his friend Robert have just opened their new glass shop in Chico. They are now selling plate glass, hobby glass, mirrors, screens, plastics, and in shop fabrication services. They are working on obtaining their contractors license and will begin out of shop services soon!
Please like and share to help spread the word that quality glass work is a phone call away!
https://www.facebook.com/scottsglassfab

Local glass company with over 35 years combined glass experience. Specializing in Custom Glass and F

09/04/2014

Hello Friends! Just a reminder that I will be starting a new session of classes mid September/early October. I have changed a few things that I am excited to share with all of you.
Our next session of classes will involve 2 hands on gardening classes and one cooking class a month. We will be learning how to make cheese, canning jam, cooking from the garden, and our gardening classes will focus on permaculture. I am looking forward to seeing all of my previous little farmers and meeting all the new ones!

08/17/2014

Went to C Bar D this afternoon, came back with 2 new ducklings. These are Indian Runners. They stand up straight and tall, resembling bowling pins and run really fast. It took me about 5 minutes to catch them after letting them down on the grass!
They eat the most bugs and lay the most eggs than any breed, so very beneficial to our little farm. Their mannerisms are much different than the Crested Pekins.

08/10/2014

Busy day at Garden 118 today. Made some fig jam, took the ducklings for a run through the sprinklers, and picked a few ears of the Glass Gem corn.
Can't wait till fall classes start! Some fun things are being planned!

08/08/2014

here is a comparison of the ducks at one day old versus almost 4 weeks. One thing I will tell anyone who is thinking of getting ducks, they are messy, p**p everywhere, and will imprint on anyone who handles them a lot.
That is why they followed me into the house. Did you know ducks can jump?

08/07/2014

do you home school? have friends that home school? any advice for a first time home school mom?
We did a trial run this summer - part one of our summer home school adventures can be found below.
please share with friends or family so they can give advice to other home schooling families and give me some new ideas :)

08/01/2014

Thank you all for joining us this summer for the organic gardening classes. We have been busy getting things prepared for the coming fall/winter season. The ducklings have grown SO fast, they are 3 weeks old and about as big as our chickens!

Canning season is here and I am busy, busy stocking the cupboards for the winter. I have a huge list of old and new recipes to try and have already canned dilly beans, pizza sauce, and salsa.

Working on some ideas for fall classes and I am going to have an on going permaculture theme. A fun and very sustainable way of farming for all ages. Some ideas I have been tossing around are soap making and a real working garden. I will keep all of you posted!

07/22/2014

Tomorrow will be a fun day here at Garden 118! We will be talking about chickens and ducks and the role they play in organic gardening. Come on by tomorrow morning from 10-12.

Tomorrow will also mark the end of Garden 118's summer classes. We have to finish off our summer classes a week early, but keep checking back through the rest of the year for our fall schedule. Plans are also in the works for a larger working garden and natural play space for the kids.
There will also be plenty of ducky and chicken pics so the kids can keep up with the growing babies!
Also, email me for questions, play dates, party reservations, private classes or any suggestions for the upcoming fall gardening classes.
It has been fun spending my summer with all the wonderful families, I hope to see all of you in the fall and don't forget to stop by tomorrow morning 10-12 and visit the chickens and new ducks and celebrate with ice cream brownie sundaes!

07/16/2014

Today at Garden 118 we had fun learning about compost and the benefits, our friends brought over a tiny lizard to release in our main garden, and after class we picked up our super cute Crested Pekins. Meet Mrs. Wimpydimple and Flippy Floppy.
Next week will be our last class. We have to end a week early, but the lesson will be about chickens, ducks and the care and benefits in organic gardening. We hope to see all of you there and I will keep you posted about fall and winter classes.

07/14/2014

The best homemade ranch dressing. Easy to stir together, perfect for dippers and kids love it! You will never buy the store bought stuff again

07/12/2014

Tuesday we learned about flowers. Join us next Tuesday when we learn the benefits of compost, create something fun, and snack on delicious food while visiting with our friends. Sure to be a great time.

07/08/2014

Join us this morning for our Flowers in the Garden class. We will be learning about flowers and the work they do in the garden, taking a flower walk, and planting our own beneficial flower.
10-12pm today, snacks provided, and it's free.

07/01/2014

Another fun class! The worms and bugs in the compost made for a great time with the littles and the older kids loved creating the worm towers and learning about worms. I just love teaching the varied ages and the getting to teach them just a few things about organic gardening makes it even more fun!

Make sure to check out my website, some of the classes are going to change and there are going to be a few more resources and activities for the parents to continue with at home. Can't wait to see you all next week!