MEA Garden 2014-2018

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
- Armstrong Garden Center
- Captain Planet Foundation
- 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

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Fall Harvesting

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MEA parent picks fennel to flavor homemade soup

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Irrigation System Installed!

a garden irrigation

Orchard Clean-Up

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MEA parent harvests veggies in the rain

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Harvesting Radishes

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Fall Planting, 2016

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Milkweed brings Monarch butterfiles to our garden!

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Spring Planting, 2016

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Ready for pickin'

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Spreading mulch in the garden, January 2016

Planting & Decorating, Winter 2015

garden plant decor

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Fall Planting, 2015

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Building 3 More Raised Garden Beds, Spring 2015

3 new beds

Harvesting

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.

Mulch Day

$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

radish collage

Fall Planting, 2014

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Building Raised Garden Beds, Spring 2014

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Nature Trail Progress

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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
compost

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!

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