On this week’s Good to Grow, hosts Denise, John will talk with a special guest, El Paso county extension agent for horticulture, Eddie Rascon. They will talk about the considerations for gardening in school and how to make it work. A garden is a compromise, students can be taught valuable lessons from gardening, but it needs to be taken care of year-round. Summer is very rough on all crops such as tomatoes, you have to make sure they have some water to break the heat and help them pollinate. Vandalism, proper irrigation, heating and cooling of green houses amongst other considerations will make or break the gardening experience in schools. Which is why our hosts will talk about strategies to keep kids and teachers engaged in their gardens to make it succeed. Don’t miss this edition of Good to Grow, and stay tuned for the next episode!
For more information about Eddie Rascon visit:
https://www.theprospectordaily.com/
The El Paso County Master Gardeners started in 1981 and has been growing with many volunteers and Master Gardeners ever since. The love of gardening and search for knowledge are primary reasons people join the program to become trained and certified Master Gardeners. Texas Master Gardeners are united in name, but the program’s strength lies in its ability to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves.
For more information visit the El Paso County Master Gardeners website for questions, tips and upcoming calendar events.
This program originally aired on February 15, 2025.
