Ancient human societies lived by the rhythm of the seasons. Sometimes concerned by a lack of light that might never return, the days after the winter solstice were the most celebrated days of the year. Which came first then, culture or agriculture? Definitely agriculture, in a variety of ways. Hard labor began to taper down … Read more
In PLGville, fall is both a beginning and the culmination of the amazingness of gardens. To begin the circle, PLG has launched three upcoming contests for new gardens across the country. Some are in established regions like schools near Bashas’ Markets in Arizona, and Raley’s Markets, in Nevada and Northern California. These are regions where … Read more
By: Latoya Henry, Captain Planet Foundation COO There’s something special about watching a child discover something in a garden. Maybe they notice a butterfly for the first time. Or they pull a carrot from the soil and are surprised by what was growing underground. It could be that they realize the plant they’ve been watering … Read more
Welcome Back Refreshed! Long, light-filled days, warm nights, and a break from schoolwork make summer the perfect season for recreational activities. Or, as we like to think of it – re-creation! Welcome back to school, where a new season of opportunities awaits to learn and grow in your garden and beyond. As our Seasons of … Read more
The benefits of companion plants can be best expressed by starting with theThe Legend of the Three Sisters: By Jane Taylor, PLG Garden Coordinator at Pioneer Union School in Somerset, CA The Cherokee Native Americans have a legend about three sisters that teaches us how the Cherokee successfully and efficiently grew their squash, beans, and … Read more
This spring, in schoolyards across the country, students, teachers, volunteers, and neighbors showed up and turned patches of unused outdoor space into gardens that will be used for learning for years to come. Through Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden (PLG) program, schools from Arizona to Vermont rolled up their sleeves and got to work. … Read more
Summer brings many great things to look forward to, such as sunny days, pool weather, picnics, and, most importantly, summer break! With the 2025-2026 school year coming to an end, it’s important to think about how to protect your garden during the hot (and sometimes dry!) summer months. Making a plan to manage your garden … Read more
2012 was a big year around the world. The summer Olympic Games took place in London. The US won 46 gold medals – four of them going to swimmer Michael Phelps. And, the Mars Rover “Curiosity” successfully landed (and is still operational today). At Captain Planet Foundation, the first operating program, Project Learning Garden, began … Read more
What is Seasons of the Regions you ask? Seasons of the Regions is a monthly column in the PLG Newsletter that hones in on the most valuable and viable information for every growing season and hardiness zone. The weather in your neck of the woods will dictate your garden activity throughout the year, both above … Read more
February 14th is the St. Valentine’s celebration of love; for ourselves, for each other, and for soulmates. On Tuesday, February 17th we can turn our hearts to the Earth, celebrating the transition from the dormancy of winter to spring planting on the day of the Lunar New Year. Think of it as a winter wonderland … Read more