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This Woolly School Garden has been generously sponsored by: Plastics Make it Possible
General School Info: Crawford W. Long Middle School is an urban middle school located in a predominately African-American, low-income area in the southwestern region of Atlanta. Long Middle School services 598 students in grades 6 – 8, whose ages range from 11 years old to 15 years old. Ninety-six percent of the students are African-American, 3% are Latino, 1% are White, and 14% are identified as students with disabilities. Ninety-six percent of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Crawford W. Long Middle School is located at 3200 Latona Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354.
Our gardening plan: Crawford W. Long Middle School’s edible garden will be used as an interdisciplinary teaching tool and a motivator for students, staff, and the community to increase their consumption of fresh, organic vegetables. We believe that if there is a shift in behaviors concerning food consumption among our students, staff, and the community, all persons involved will live healthier lives, obesity will decrease, and student achievement will increase, and inappropriate behaviors will decrease.
Curriculum
Installation
Garden Location: The organic garden is located outdoors behind the cafeteria.
Is it a wall or fence? We have the option of installing the Woolly Garden along a fence or a wall.
What direction does the wall or fence face? The wall faces west and the fence faces south.
How many hours of sun does it receive? The wall receives at least 7 hours of sun. The fence receives at least 5 hours of sun, but is partially shady.
How close is the wall/fence to a water source? There is a water source adjacent to the wall. The fence is located about 90 feet from a water source.
Installation Plan: We will install our Woolly Garden with assistance from our school’s lead custodian.
Watering & Maintenance Plan: The Woolly Garden will be watered and maintained by our school’s gardening club. This club meets 2-3 times per week.
Planting
Climate Zone: 7b
First Planting Date: Spring 2012
What would you like to plant in your vertical garden? We would like to plant various herbs, tomatoes, various lettuces, and edible and ornate flowers.
Intended gardening seasons: We plan to use our Woolly Garden system during the spring, summer, and fall planting seasons.
Curriculum
Garden supervisor(s): Tiarra L. Moore
Grades learning in the garden: 6-8
Do you plan on using the Woolly School Garden Curriculum? Yes
Number of students involved: 100-300+
Details
How we plan to fundraise for our garden: We will utilize funds from our current partner (The Georgia State University After-School All-Stars Program) to maintain the Woolly Garden. We will also apply for additional grant funding.
Any specific dates for upcoming fundraisers: Garden grants are currently under submission.