Vermont School Garden

A visit to a Vermont public school garden through the seasons.

Cucumbers Are Here!

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cutting saplings for cucumber trellis

cutting saplings for cucumber trellis

cucumber trellis dug

cucumber trellis dug

It’s easier to spot cucumbers when they’re vining up a trellis. We experimented with two different kinds of support this summer. Teen crew members love sawing and lashing structures together.  Even our older gardeners needed guidance to discover  the tiny cucumbers growing behind yellow blossoms. It’s a thrill each time I see the spark of recognition light up their faces!

full sized cuke discovered

full sized cuke discovered

tiny new cucumber spottedtiny new cucumber spotted

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Author: vermontschoolgarden

I have been an elementary teacher at the Westminster Center School for 30 years. For most of those years, I maintained a garden as part of my teaching curriculum resource. Now I am the Garden Coordinator for all of the Westminster Center School classrooms.

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