School or Community Site
Pleasant Hill School
Physical Address
143 Highland Ave.
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Contact Name
Jen Pinkham
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Composting
When was your garden project started?
Not sure, Joined it after it was created
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Public School
What programs does your garden project include?
cafeteria connection, cooking, seed storage, community connection
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
Myself, and a couple of teachers
How is your garden project funded?
Local Funds and grants
What community connections do you have?
I host a literary buffet. I use produce to make recipes for students to try. I share the recipes with families.
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Myself
What are your future goals?
Add perennials or fruit bushes. Our school is getting renovated in a little over a year so the garden space will be moving to an indoor courtyard.
What is your most significant need?
More time, space, and financial support
