On the High Mowing you can scroll down the page for ‘Seed Specifications” or “Growing Information” and click on the “+” to open up the detail. On Territorial they can scroll down and see “More Information”.

www.highmowingseeds.com

www.territorialseed.com

If you are a giving gardener and wish to be notified when the Sprouts are available then send an email to info@sggn.org. Include the name and location of your garden and where you donate along with your email address and you will receive a notification.

ASIAN GREENS: Mizuma, Komatsuma, Yukina Asian Greens, Tat Soi Asian Greens

GREENS: White Stemmed Pac Choy, Prized Pac Choy, Green Wave Mustard Greens (Territorial Seeds)

LETTUCE: Rouge D’Hiver, Romaine-jerico, Winter Density, Optima

KALE: Lacinato, Siberian

BROCOLLI: Kailaan Sprouting, Waltham 29

OTHER: Cabbage-Quick Start (Territorial Seeds), Champion Collards

In our school garden we are growing tomatoes, snap peas, kale, cucumbers and carrots. We have our crops organized into different sections based on how much space they need and if they are vine-like plants that need trellises to climb. These crops meet our design criteria by providing lots of healthy food for the community including tomatoes which can be used in many different cultures in our community. The peas are also nitrogen-fixing, which is beneficial for other crops and carrots are very land efficient. All three are also crops that are easy to grow and maintain. They grow quickly and fit our climate in Seattle. They also all require the same type of soil. The produce we harvest will be donted to the White Center Food bank to help address food insecurity in our community.

We will be using many different pest management techniques and irrigation methods to maintain our school garden such as, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, companion planting crop rotation, and mulching to promote health growth and minimize environmental impact. We´ll avoid harmful chemicals by using these methods. Mulching will help save water and keep the soil healthy. By combining all these methods our garden will be vibrant and good for both the environment and our school.

In conclusion, the establishment of our garden at Summit Atlas serves a dual purpose: to educate and provide hands-on learning opportunities while also promoting the health and nutrition of our community. By joining the Seattle Giving Garden Network, we are committed to reducing food insecurity and understanding the significance of sustainability within our food system. Within our giving school garden, we aim to cultivate not only plants, but also a deeper sense of responsibility towards our environment and future generations.

Sincerely,

Summit Atlas High School Students

Aside from finding new places to grow sprouts — in 2022, at Heron’s Nest in West Seattle, and in 2023, on Beacon Hill at Mid-Beacon Farm — we are delighted to have now secured a third site, in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, in partnership with Fairview Church and Child Center (844 NE 78th Street)!

Fairview had an available greenhouse and enthusiastic support for the idea within their own community. We feel that this third location will enable our Sprouts project to more efficiently while serving P-Patch and community gardens in different Seattle areas.

There have been obstacles to overcome. The 8’ x 20’ greenhouse needed to be moved from the east side of the property to the west parking lot for better accessibility, more separation from the child center’s operations, and better light for our sprouts-to-be. Additionally, details about water, electricity, storage and access needed to be resolved. In June, Seattle Giving Garden Network came to an agreement with the church, and work began in earnest.

A generous church member built our new foundation and donated the materials while SGGN secured a grant from Northwest Horticulture Society to help cover other project costs, and from August into October, 17 stalwart volunteers showed up for six Saturday work parties to deconstruct, clean, and rebuild the greenhouse. It really is beautiful! The volunteers included many former Ballard Sprouts volunteers, current volunteers from Heron’s Nest, members of the church, and community gardeners in the Maple Leaf neighborhood.

Work to be done yet includes completing an electrical connection, purchasing and storing materials, and adding signage and security. We anticipate being ready to go in mid-February with seeding, transplanting, fertilizing, and hardening for the plants. Our goal this season will be to seed 5,000 plants that will be grown by Giving Gardeners, and in turn donated as food for people in our community.

To power our project, we are looking to form a new team of volunteers that will be scheduled to work in the greenhouse from February through April, each contributing about an hour each week. Some optional Saturday group work parties will also be organized for seeding and transplanting. Training and mentoring will be provided by our team leads from the current Sprouts volunteers. Volunteers can work together or alone in the greenhouse. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email info@sggn.org and we will be in touch with you in January!

Barbara Bash, Maple Leaf Sprouts Volunteer Coordinator, SGGN

Gardeners who GROW TO GIVE: Please contact Julie at Julie.rea@zoo.org and put the following in the email subject line: “Giving Garden Donation Request”.

Please note: All donations will have to be shoveled by hand and done M-Th likely between 10am-2pm, pending Julie’s schedule.