ALFRED J. GOMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Principal: Ellyn Gallant Number of students: 665 About the garden: 12 raised beds and an herb spiral   Built by the neighborhood in: 2015 Website: gomes.newbedfordschools.org

• Strawberries • Green peppers • Jalapeno peppers • Eggplant • Zucchini • Melon

WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL!

286 S. Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

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WHAT DO WE GROW HERE?

The Gomes school community garden has been well maintained by dedicated teachers and families. The school has a large Central American and Cape Verdean population who have been at the forefront of building, planting and harvesting.  We look forward to cooking demonstrations this summer with a Central American and Creole twist! 

• Tomatillos • Spinach • Kale • Tomatoes • A variety of herbs • And more!