We are celebrating 10 Years on the Farm!

 My how time flies..,

Moss Haven Farm 2012                       

          Moss Haven Farm Today

How quickly a decade has passed, but we have much to celebrate as we welcome in our 10th year of being a part of  the school garden movement. 

We have seen all of the wonderful outcomes that grow from planting seeds to bountiful harvests and growing children who care about the Earth, their health and each other. 

                               

Community Supported Agriculture has supported strong roots, allowed us the creativity to flourish and helped us grow a program of excellence. We are nothing without our supporters and we are so appreciative of the many moms, dads, kids, educators, community members and organizations who continue to help us thrive. 

Moss Haven Farm Founding Mamas

Moss Haven Staff on a Teacher Work Day

Farm Camp 2021

Spring Spruce up Community Volunteers

Master Gardeners & Parents helping with lessons.

We look forward to many years to come, but will really bask in the beauty of celebrating 10 years of Growing Goodness out on Moss Haven Farm! 

The Garden Squad (Ms. Mew, Mrs. Kenley, Farmer Kim)

Growing To Learn by Learning to Grow - We love the work of Farmer Kim & Her School Garden Army!

 

Read up on the school garden movement and what Farmer Kim is doing to push the needle on growing a school garden in every school yard across North Texas! Her roots got growing at Moss Haven Farm and continue to grow deep and strong. We love school gardens, Farmer Kim and the benefits that grow year after year on our school farm. 

Read on to learn more...., 

Edible Article Spring 2021

We're in Edible Magazine!

Edible Magazine has been a leader in the local food movement for a long time. There are more than 90 local Edible magazines and websites across the U.S. and Canada. Their articles teach us how to cook, eat, and drink like a local. We were thrilled when asked by Edible DFW for an interview about our school farm. We think that you will love it to. Follow this link, or pick up a copy at your favorite local grocer, farmers market or restaurant. Thanks Edible DFW for the opportunity to shine in our community! #EIEIO.., It's off to school to grow!

 

Fall Planting - We love it!

In the Fall, the first thing that our students dig into is getting the gardens ready to plant and when that is done, we plant. This week, that is just what we did. Into the ground went transplants of broccoli, cauliflower, swiss chard, kale, and lettuce. We used planting grids and sowed seeds of radish, beets, rutabaga, carrots, lettuce, and leeks. This time of year, when the weather starts to shift, the growing is easier. We water and weed and apply "Rabbit Scram" to keep the cute but pesky bunnies out. With a little luck in about 6 weeks, we should begin to harvest. Ask the Moss Haven Farm kids about what they planted and what they learned on the farm this week. 

It’s September - Back on the Farm

Farming in Texas teaches many lessons. This time of the year, we deal with weather and pests while we plant our Fall crops. The kids are headed back to the farm for weekly lessons that tie into their classroom lessons and allow them to practice those skills in a real world outdoor environment. This farmer is ready to head back, dig in and connect my farm friends to the dirt! Ask your kiddos what they learned this week on the farm and maybe you will learn a thing or two. E I E I O..., its off to school to grow!

 

 

Dirty knees are a sign of a good day!

Scavenger Hunt Living vs. Non Living

 

Yes, that is a curled up garter snake on a tray with some other random treasures. This week, kids explored the farm in search of living vs. non living items. You never know what will turn up with activities like this. Maybe its because kids are closer to the ground, but when they explore on their own, there are always the elements of adventure, learning and fun!