Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who came out in the snow, rain and wind on Friday.  The soil got moved, the new kinder-garden was dug, and the raspberry trellis was installed. 

Work Party, Friday Feb 24 1pm until it's done

QE will receive a very large soil delivery on Friday, February 24th. We need volunteers with gloves, shovels, wheelbarrows, strong backs and smiles to help fill the boxes, top off the existing boxes, top off the fruit orchard beds, and fill the new extended kinder garden with soil. The work party begins at 1pm and will continue until the dirt is gone. Students are encouraged to join in the fun after dismissal.   

Welcome to the QE School Garden Blog

Welcome to the new QE School Garden Blog.  Check back often to find out what we are currently doing in the garden, upcoming events, and calls for volunteers.  We hope you find this blog informative, and welcome your comments.

Brief History of the Garden

The QE School Garden was started by a dedicated team of teachers, parent volunteers, and students in 2009-10, with the installation of 4 garden boxes.  In 2010-11 a kindergarten garden was created, and the Fruit Orchard was installed.  2011-12 will see the installation of 6 more garden boxes, and the expansion and conversion of the kindergarten garden area to herb beds for use in the school teaching kitchen.

We would like to thank the following for their generous support: 

Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds
SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation)
TD Friends of the Environment
City of Vancouver
Think @ Eat Green, UBC
Russ Evans, Tupper High School woodworking teacher and his students
Kal Gill, Principal of Tupper High School for his ongoing support of our school garden
QE PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Numerous parent, staff and student volunteers