School Garden Thrives at Urban Roots: Rhode Island Street Community Garden

The Rhode Island Street / School #30 Community Garden is well into its fourth season. Members of the Urban Roots Education Committee garden with students from Mr. Hann's first-grade class at Buffalo Public School #30, right in our neighborhood.

For the past three years, students tended a garden on Rhode Island Street. This year, while raised beds are being remodeled, they're trying container gardening at Urban Roots. The back fence area has been transformed into a container vegetable garden with large barrels and three raised beds made from purchased and recycled materials.

This spring, students visited once or twice a week to plant, weed, and water. Each child also planted two small containers to take home and share with their families. A special thank you to Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo and Urban Roots for donating seeds and plant material.

Beyond gardening basics, the students learn literacy, math, cooperation, patience, teamwork, and responsibility to the environment and community. The garden is a wonderful teacher.