MEA Garden 2014-2018

Thank you to our generous donors. Their support helped our garden to grow!

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

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!