Composting in a 3-Stage Vertical Compost Bin
If you need a refresher on the basics of compost, use our post on Composting 101 and this infographic to help get up to speed. This composting method…
Read MoreComposting in Raised Beds
This approach to composting is one of the cheapest and easiest to set up. It is best for gardens that do not struggle with larger pest animals and do not…
Read MoreComposting with a Compost Tumbler
This method works best for gardens that struggle with animal pests, for gardens that want faster composting turnover, or for gardens that have limited space. This approach to composting involves…
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Composting is a great inexpensive way to fertilize your garden! Composting not only adds nutrients back to the soil from plant and food waste, but it can also increase your…
Read MoreNew Garden Launch at Spring Hill & Blue Ridge Elementary
Spring Hill and Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) students participated in a mid-morning gathering and cooking activity hosted by Ingles Supermarkets, Dole Packaged Foods, and Captain Planet Foundation to celebrate…
Read MorePLG Garden Planner
Project Learning Garden Planner This Garden Planner provides a template for your team to record information about how you plan to implement Project Learning Garden. It will help to identify…
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CPF President Leesa Carter-Jones talks exciting new initiatives
Listen to Leesa Carter-Jones, Captain Planet Foundation President & CEO, on the new episode of Mama Earth Talk podcast. Learn more about CPF programs including Project Learning Garden, the Institute…
Read MoreNorth Freedom Elementary Receives a Learning Garden!
by Susan Endres / wiscnews.com North Freedom Elementary students filled containers with soil and dug in the dirt Tuesday, planting the seeds for a learning garden from which they’ll be…
Read MoreHarborcreek School Wins Learning Garden Award
by Eva Mastromatteo / erienewsnow.com Congratulations to Klein Elementary School in Erie, PA! We joined representatives from Dole Packaged Foods and Giant Eagle Supermarket to celebrate the installation and planting…
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