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Signs of Spring Episode 6: Simple Side Salad With Turnips
Resources/Recursos: Watch Episode 6 Download the Recipe for Morgan's Build Your Own Salad and Salad Dressing Descargar la recenta para ensalada de acompañamiento y aderezo en español Welcome to Episode 6 of our Signs of Spring video series! This week's episode is...
“Taste of Spring” Plant Sale
The 4th Annual Project GROWS Plant Sale is moving online! Whether you’re looking to start your first victory garden or a returning customer ready to stock up on your usual order, we are excited to be back again this year with a selection of sustainably grown...
Signs of Spring, Episode 5: Greenhouses, High Tunnels, and Garden Beds!
Resources/Recursos: Watch Episode 5 Download Episode 5 Venn Diagram Download Episode 5 Activity Instructions in English / Descargar episodio 5 actividad instrucciones en español Welcome to Episode 5 of our Signs of Spring video series with Project GROWS! In this...

Signs of Spring, Episode 4: Harvest of the Month
Welcome to Episode 4 of our Signs of Spring video series with Project GROWS! We are bringing our Harvest of the Month program to you virtually! In this episode, you’ll see Clara Metzler, our Associate Director of Farm Operations, harvesting turnips and describing how...

Signs of Spring, Episode 3: Buds, Blossoms, and Bulbs
What a beautiful week! Today’s Signs of Spring episode explores the buds and blossoms that Nichole and Laura both found in our neighborhoods this week. Our featured plants today include a tree, a shrub, a “yard weed”, and an ornamental flower that grows from a bulb....
Creating a Healthy, Sustainable Future with Project GROWS
Hello there! My name is Marin LaFrankie and I am the Food Access Intern at Project GROWS. As a senior dietetics major at James Madison University, my passion stems from healthy eating and, most importantly, promoting food access. Growing up in Loudoun County,...

Signs of Spring Episode 2: What Do Plants Need to Grow?
For the second installment in our Signs of Spring online learning series, journey to the Project GROWS farm with us as we discuss what vegetable plants need in order to grow. In this episode you’ll learn how we are meeting these needs for the tomato, beet, onion,...

“Signs of Spring” Video Series Launch
Today’s the day! In the interest of continuing our garden-based education virtually during widespread school closures, and to give K-12 students fun outdoor activities that also comply with social distancing recommendations, we are launching a video series! Over the...
COVID-19 Protocols at Project GROWS
A note to all civic and school partners, all teachers scheduled for field trips, CSA customers, market vendors and volunteer groups: Like you, Project GROWS is attending to the risks posed by the novel Coronavirus. The safety of our students, families, employees,...

Barn-Raising Spotlight: Rheannon, Summer Youth Staff
How does a 10-acre farm improve the health of local youth? “Build. Store. Enjoy.” At Project GROWs we are dedicated to inspiring local families to follow healthy lifestyles by providing fresh, nutritious food to the community. We place a special focus on young...