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Saxonville Gardens Proposal. Concepts by: Brendan Ryan Foodservice Director- Framingham School District. Quick History of Saxonville. “… Saxonville when the textile industry was established here, one of the early companies being named the ‘Saxon Factory Company’....” -framingham.com - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SAXONVILLE GARDENS PROPOSAL
Concepts by: Brendan Ryan Foodservice Director- Framingham School District
QUICK HISTORY OF SAXONVILLE
“…Saxonville when the textile industry was established here, one of the early companies being named the ‘Saxon Factory Company’....” -framingham.com
The Saxonville Falls and Dam (1865) The water power at these falls has
been used to drive mill wheels since 1659 when John Stone built his grist mill here.
The current dam dates back to 1865. f-ramingham.com
WHY “SAXONVILLE”? Saxonville named after
Saxon land development company
This area was claimed as wilderness, booming textile industry, and land development business
With natural resources historic as a success, why not use them?
WHY NOW?MASSACHUSETTS OBESITY Between 25-30 % of the state’s
10-17 year olds are overweight or obese.
Obese children face serious health consequences including: Increased risk of developing
diabetes Asthma Heart disease Depression Low self esteem
WHITE HOUSE EFFORTS: TEACH KIDS, MAKE CHANGES
OTHER EXISTING EFFORTS Farm2School/ Farm to fork
Helps school systems co-operate with local farms and gardens to supply fresh and local foods
Minimizes business to large industrial factories/businesses
Kids know that their lunch is grown, not formulated
“Locally Grown Food Served Here” State pushes food be purchased
local and in season Minimize out-of-season
purchasing! “Fresh is more”
THE SAXONVILLE GARDENS Framingham High School is
equipped with an approximate 2 acre unused interior courtyard void of any maintained vegetation such as trees shrubs, bushes, or existing garden(s)
Use of this location would be ideal to maximize the visual impact of the student body and limit vandalism (enclosed area)
Flourishing Saxonville Gardens will inspire and re-invent the prospering community that first settled here
LAND HO! F.H.S.
Proposed garden space
Proposed area for apple and pear trees
275 Feet
SAXONVILLE GARDEN LAYOUT
Sprinkler head / Water Line
RomaineChopped
String beans
Tomato
TomatoOnions
OnionsCauliflower
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Spinach&Lettuce
Red Pepper
Eggplant
Green Pepper
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Pea Pods
Bostonlettuce
Red RomaineLettuce
Zuch&Squash
Sweet Potato
81
Feet
Tool ShedDoor entrance
Rinse station
Gladiolas
Gladiolas
Gladiolas Gladiolas GladiolasGladiolas
Gladiolas
Gladiolas
5 ft
5 ft 5 ft
Walkway Walkway 3 ft
Door
Door
Sea Grass
-Tulips- Daffodils -Tulips- Daffodills
Parsley Parsley
Dalias
Sunflowers
Basil
Basil
Lemon Thyme Rosemary Oregano
Iris
Dalias
SunflowersOregano Thyme Sage
Iris
Saxonville Gardens Layout 2
MAIN OBJECTIVE Create a completely sustainable and organic
environment so students can be involved, understand agriculture and “real” food
Kids will understand business and value of food as they make profit in selling at farmers markets
A win-win situation:Growth of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers puts excellent use of the landKids will create and continue a legacy of
planting and maintaining an organic farm
DISTRICT INVOLVEMENT: Elementary, middle, and high schools
involved Seedling development will be based on
curriculum in correct applicable grade level
i.e.: grade 2 learns parts of a flower, they spread flower seeds
Each grade from elementary-middle school will focus on an individual food/plant
High School students will participate in planting, maintaining, harvesting, and selling/using foods
HERE’S ONE MORE REASONECONOMIC RECESSION: GARDENING TO CREATE RICHES School garden will bring
funds to support clubs No costs: Crops for the kids, by the
kids Kids will run farmers
market; fresh foods, fast cash
Crops supply a “Harvest Day” @ schools; fresh free food!
USDA ANSWERS OUR QUESTIONS Q: Can the school food service use funds from the
nonprofit school food service account to purchase seeds for a school garden?
A: Yes, with the understanding that the garden is used within the context of the program, i.e. selling the food or providing food in the classroom as part of an educational lesson.
Q: Can the school food service use funds from the nonprofit school food service account to purchase items for the school garden such as fertilizer, watering cans, rakes, etc.?
A: Yes, as long as the items are used for the purpose of starting and maintaining the garden.
Q: Can a school sell food grown in their school garden that was funded using the nonprofit school food service account?
A: Yes, as long as the revenue from the sale of the food accrues back to the nonprofit school food service account. Schools can serve the produce as part of a reimbursable meal or sell it a la carte, to parents, to PTA members, at a roadside stand, etc.
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 1- Form a Garden Committee More than a one-man job; form a Garden
Committee Dedicated people to find/train volunteers,
research, plan Look for volunteers among school staff,
parents, and locals Seek help of gardeners/ landscape architects
Next find funds to support garden Seek awards, grants, and donations from
hardware suppliers Garden is permanent and needs year-
round attn
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 2: Find Purpose & Objectives for garden
Foods that grow in New England- reinforces
social studies, earth science and geography
Garden becomes a teaching aid to children
Kids will understand agriculture/growing
Rely on constant support in growing season;
trustees from clubs in school & local volunteers
Kids run business in farmers markets
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 3: The role of a lead grower
Schedule each lesson plan- when
and what types
Determine which groups of
students will be doing what and
when, then determine how bed
space will be allocated
Chance to schedule specific
activities at specific times or assign
tasks to volunteers
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 4: Define a year-round garden
plan Identify what garden will be like while
school is in session Who will keep garden maintained during
school breaks? How should the garden look on the first
day of school? Year-round garden plan will account for
school breaks
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 5: Design the gardenNeeds ample sunlightGood drainageClose proximity to waterPlan for constant attention
to garden to keep it up
STARTING A SCHOOL GARDENTAKEN FROM HTTP://AGGIE-HORTICULTURE.TAMU.EDU/KINDERGARDEN/CHILD/SCHOOL/STEP.HTM
Step 6: Build garden according to planTeachers, volunteers, students and
parents pool resourcesBuild the garden: permanent addition
to the school and community.
CURRENT GARDEN COMMITTEE
Volunteered support and advice from:
Sterns Organic Farm, Framingham MA Kathy Huckins & crew
Hansons Farms, Framingham MA Tom, Martha and Matt Hanson
Framingham Community Garden Committee Marion deLaubenfels
Framingham State College Student intern Raquel Vazquez
Framingham Schools Students, staff and clubs