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Sep 8, 2011
Update from the Salem Hills Elementary school garden
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
What a hot one … and no we don’t mean the peppers! Our garden survived some unusual extreme heat in July. Here’s a video of the garden and how our veggies were surviving the heat.....

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Jul 25, 2011
Gardening is multi-generational
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
Gardening is fun in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota! It’s even better when you can do it together, like Sheila Kahlert and her granddaughter Sophia! Sheila and Sophia have planted their special....

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Jun 14, 2011
We have lift off!
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
It’s been two weeks since our big planting day! Our plants are starting to take shape. We are excited to watch them grow throughout the summer. Our new rain barrel and compost bin will be del....

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May 17, 2011
We can’t wait to grow!
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
In just a few short days, 63 excited 3rd graders will be planting at the Salem Hills community garden. Anna, Matt, Nora and Gavin took time out of their busy school day to talk about the garden: ....

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May 12, 2011
Looking forward to outdoor classroom
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
The students and teachers at Salem Hills Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota are looking forward to revisiting their outdoor classroom and garden. “Last year, the kids had lots....

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