The BloominThyme Collaborative
Building School Gardens and Healthier Communities
Main Content
School Gardens
Expanding the network of school gardens to encourage healthier and happier children.
Farmer’s Markets
School garden farmer’s markets connect students and community in their quest for sustainable food.
Community Education
Teaching community by way of workshops, garden coaching and raised garden bed installations.
Why It Matters
School gardens provide context for multidisciplinary learning, ranging from nutrition and science to social studies, environment and math.
Teachers Agree
The hands-on gardening experience teaches students the impact of food waste on their community and the environment at large, benefiting us all.
Communities Benefit
Children who garden show improvement in test scores, behavioral problems and emotional issues as they work together toward a common goal.
Studies Have Shown