Great Garden Gambit
Old Town High School
203 Stillwater Ave.
Old Town, ME 04468
Jo Stevens
joanna.stevens@rsu34.org
827-3910 x567
Category
School Vegetable Garden, Nutrition Education/Cooking with Students, School Composting, Community Garden
When was your garden project started?
2012
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Public School
What does your garden project include?
Vegetables, Composting Bin, Vermicomposting, Our Garden Produce Used in Cafeteria, Nature Study, Schoolyard Plantings/Greening Project
Who volunteers in your garden?
Teachers, School Staff, Students outside of school day, College Students
How is your garden project funded?
Grants, Donations
What community connections do you have?
Other Local Businesses, Local College
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Volunteer students/families, Me!
What are your future goals?
Provide food for the cafeteria and local food cupboard, utilize student labor and interest, integrate into class lessons, and maintain strong community presence and support.
What is your most significant need?
Interest! Community Partners to help tend plots during the months that school is out.
Any other comments?
Wish us good luck!
