Growing Together: Open Forum

Hello all! I would like some opinions. Am I crazy for contemplating canning veggies and making jellies from our gardens with my older elementary students? I think it sounds like a great idea but I'm curious what others thought as well. If you have a school garden what do you do with the veggies you pick?

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Kristen Miles
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Hi Kristin!

I think it sounds like a lot of fun! In fact we are going to try it next summer.  I have enlisted the help of our master gardeners program and they have a couple people who hold canning and jelly making workshops for adults and kids.  They are going to come out and show us the ropes.  Maybe see if there are volunteers in your region who could do the same?

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JACQUELINE LACEY
Kimbark Elementary School
San Bernardino CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/18/2024 11:30:00 AM
From: JACQUELINE LACEY
Subject: RE: Canning Vegetables

Hi Kristin!

I think it sounds like a lot of fun! In fact we are going to try it next summer.  I have enlisted the help of our master gardeners program and they have a couple people who hold canning and jelly making workshops for adults and kids.  They are going to come out and show us the ropes.  Maybe see if there are volunteers in your region who could do the same?

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JACQUELINE LACEY
Kimbark Elementary School
San Bernardino CA
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That is encouraging! Do you sell the canned goods as a fundraiser?

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Kristen Miles
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-19-2024 12:29:29 PM
From: donna burrus
Subject: Canning Vegetables

I do all that!  My students love it!  Even my HS boys.  Go for it. 

Donna Burrus

Original Message:
Sent: 1/18/2024 11:30:00 AM
From: JACQUELINE LACEY
Subject: RE: Canning Vegetables

Hi Kristin!

I think it sounds like a lot of fun! In fact we are going to try it next summer.  I have enlisted the help of our master gardeners program and they have a couple people who hold canning and jelly making workshops for adults and kids.  They are going to come out and show us the ropes.  Maybe see if there are volunteers in your region who could do the same?

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JACQUELINE LACEY
Kimbark Elementary School
San Bernardino CA
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That is a great idea, I will reach out and see if I can find someone!

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Kristen Miles
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-18-2024 11:30:21 AM
From: JACQUELINE LACEY
Subject: Canning Vegetables

Hi Kristin!

I think it sounds like a lot of fun! In fact we are going to try it next summer.  I have enlisted the help of our master gardeners program and they have a couple people who hold canning and jelly making workshops for adults and kids.  They are going to come out and show us the ropes.  Maybe see if there are volunteers in your region who could do the same?

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JACQUELINE LACEY
Kimbark Elementary School
San Bernardino CA
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I think it sounds great!  I am making salsa with stuff from our school garden with our 4th and 5th grade garden club.  

It's my first year trying it, so there may be a learning curve, but I think it will be great!

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Michelle Stack
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Oooh salsa would be so fun! 

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Kristen Miles
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-19-2024 12:27:30 PM
From: Michelle Stack
Subject: Canning Vegetables

I think it sounds great!  I am making salsa with stuff from our school garden with our 4th and 5th grade garden club.  

It's my first year trying it, so there may be a learning curve, but I think it will be great!

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Michelle Stack
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Another option to consider is dehydrating. Fewer food safety issues, less sugar than jams, lol, and it can still be lots of fun. Then everybody can make customized trail mixes or other snacks with the dehydrated foods.   :-)

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Carole Palmer
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We dehydrate kale chips, apple chips, herbs, tomatoes. We made applesauce with an instantpot and food processor, so quick and easy! Put the product in freezer bags to keep until we were ready to use it. We are eating the applesauce and kale chips right now in the garden with our students.

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Hope Sickmeier
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-01-2024 01:57:08 PM
From: Carole Palmer
Subject: Canning Vegetables

Another option to consider is dehydrating. Fewer food safety issues, less sugar than jams, lol, and it can still be lots of fun. Then everybody can make customized trail mixes or other snacks with the dehydrated foods.   :-)

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Carole Palmer
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