Thank you to our generous donors. Their support helped our garden to grow!
- George Mercer Association |
- OB People's Organic Food Market |
- Western Growers Foundation
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- Armstrong Garden Center |
- Captain Planet Foundation
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- Walter Andersen Nursery |
- California Fertilizer Foundation |
- Dixieline |
- Village Garden Club of La Jolla |
- Target |
- Master Gardener Assoc. of S.D. County |
- Green Gardens Nursery |
Garden Wonders
Fall Harvesting
MEA parent picks fennel to flavor homemade soup
Irrigation System Installed!
Orchard Clean-Up
MEA parent harvests veggies in the rain
Harvesting Radishes
Fall Planting, 2016
Milkweed brings Monarch butterfiles to our garden!
Spring Planting, 2016
Ready for pickin'
Spreading mulch in the garden, January 2016
Planting & Decorating, Winter 2015
Fall Planting, 2015
Building 3 More Raised Garden Beds, Spring 2015
Harvesting
Mulch Day
Students "dug in" with shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows to spread our new mulch delivery around the garden beds and the orchard. The mulch retains moisture and controls weeds. In the orchard area, students distributed the mulch to create a picturesque path.
$1,500 Awarded to MEA's gardening program!
Western Growers Foundation has chosen Mt. Everest Academy as one of their grant recipients.
To see all the selected schools click here.
Radishes: picking / cutting / eating / re-planting
Fall Planting, 2014
Building Raised Garden Beds, Spring 2014
Nature Trail Progress
Compost
A compost container has been placed next to the group of tables before bungalow B-15. The compost we make will be mixed with the soil used in our garden and nature trail. You can add ingredients from the list below to help create a rich growing environment for the plants.
List of compost ingredients.pdf |
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Help is needed in the following areas:
- Creating new partnerships. Do you know a person or business that could contribute items from the wish list? (click for wish list)
- Applying for grants. Do you know a club or organization that offers garden, education, or neighborhood beautification monies?
- Campus fundraising. Would you like to spearhead a campus fundraiser or help set up and publicize an online fundraising site?
All suggestions, leads, and self-initiated efforts are welcome!