Garden Club

Students in 3rd and 4th grade can join the Garden Club through the 21st Century Afterschool Program.

The Garden Club is supported by the Young Gardeners Program through Galveston's Own Farmers Market. Teacher Sponsor, Nichole Duepner works with the Young Gardeners staff and the students afterschool each afternoon. 

There are six raised beds that the students use to grow their own produce. Students grow beets, carrots, lettuce, onions, kale and so much more. The goal of the Farmers Market, in partnering with schools, is to teach students about eating healthy and learning to grow their own food. Students learn how to plant, when to plant certain seeds, the importance of good soil, and how to tell if the soil is healthy or not. They also learn about composting, and how to effectively use it to help the plants grow.