Literacy VALUE of Garden INPUTS and OUTPUTS Name: Garden Inputs Dollar Value Garden Outputs Potential Dollar Value of Garden Outputs x = # broccoli seeds $ value of broccoli $ value of broccoli
GREEN FOODS CHART Green Foods I like it. I don t like it. Why? Spinach Hummus Spinach Tortilla Celery Kiwi Green Beans
GARDEN STORE SPECIALS Vegetable Seeds Large Pots Potting Soil SOI L Nothing is as fresh as home grown! $1 per packet $2 each! Gardener s Trowel Everyone Needs a Garden Gnome! A gardener s best friend Now only $2 each! Garden Gnome Sale! $15 each! Fancy Plant Labels Zucchini $8 per dozen! Only $3 per bag! Enough to fill 2 large pots! Compost: The Natural Fertilizer Relax on a Garden Bench Com Sold by the bag only $2 each! This week only $150!
GROCERY STORE SPECIALS Broccoli Carrots Tomatoes $2 per crown $2 per 1 pound bag $3 per pound Snow Peas Peppers Kale $3 per 1/2 pound bag $1 each $1 per pound Garlic Eggplant Zucchini or Summer Squash 3 for $1 $1.50 each $2 per pound Snap Pas $3 per 1/2 pound bag
This month your child learned that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is important for a healthy diet, and that gardening provides fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables at a low cost. Though it requires some initial work to get started, you end up saving money in the end. We also learned that plants grow from seeds to provide healthy foods, and that some seeds are even good to eat! What s So Great About Seeds? Seeds are nutritious. They contain protein, iron, fiber, and healthy fats. People often snack on sunflower and pumpkin seeds. We also eat seeds found in fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries. Look at the fruits you have at home with your child. Discuss where the seeds are found in those fruits. Did you know that all of the following are considered seeds as well? Beans? Peas? Nuts? Give your family a boost of energy and nutrients! Try adding these foods as part of your meal or as a healthy snack: Seeds can top a salad Beans and peas can be added to soups, rice or casseroles Try seeds plain or with dried fruit for a tasty snack Have Fun with Seeds at Home! Use the seeds from a pumpkin, winter squash or sunflower to create a fun and healthy snack for the family to enjoy. Follow these simple steps: Rinse and separate seeds Spread them on a shallow cooking sheet or pan Preheat oven to 325 degrees Coat seeds lightly with olive oil or cooking spray Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly toasted Sprinkle with salt and serve! Where do Your Fruits and Veggies Come From? Farmer s markets and grocery stores are great places to shop for fruits and veggies. You can also grow them yourself! AT HOME If you have an EBT card it can be used to buy fruit and vegetable seeds. Spend time with your child growing your own fruits and vegetables. Seeds can grow in-ground or in containers. AT SCHOOL Developing a school garden is a great teaching tool. Children work outdoors, learn how to grow fruits and vegetables, and have a safe place for physical activity. Ask your child s school principal if they have a school garden and how you and your child can get involved! This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. The University of Maryland Extension will not discriminate against any person because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more about Maryland s Food Supplement Program (SNAP), contact the Maryland Department of Human Resources at 1-800-332-6347 or apply online at https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/.
Tasting Corner This month, students participated in a Great GREEN Tasting activity as part of our class ReFresh activities. The students tried foods that are naturally green in color. Don t forget to ask your child which GREEN food they liked the best so you know to add this item to your food shopping list. They tried: Spinach tortilla Spinach hummus Celery Kiwi Green beans Other green food item tasted: This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. The University of Maryland Extension will not discriminate against any person because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more about Maryland s Food Supplement Program (SNAP), contact the Maryland Department of Human Resources at 1-800-332-6347 or apply online at https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/.