What Happens When You Combine Hydroponics and STEM?

Teaching STEM with Hydroponics

Why Every Teacher Should Be On Pinterest

Education is a difficult task that is growing more complicated and less appreciated.

Educators have a big challenge in front of them. They are becoming subject to an increasing number of standards that require change on two fronts: what is taught in the classroom and how it is taught. Not only this, but educators are often deeply invested in the personal development of their students and task themselves with finding ways to encourage students to act and think as individuals.

8 Fun Ways to Use Hydroponic Produce in Your School

Insight from Educators

Recently, I followed up with educators all over Wyoming using ZipGrow towers for classroom gardening.

During this time, I was able to gather a little insight into how schools are using their produce grown in the ZipGrow towers.

In today’s post, we will share some ideas for how you can use hydroponic produce in your school, and some examples of how schools are using their harvested produce currently.

How A Hydroponic Garden Transformed This Kansas School

What Happens When You Put ZipGrow in a 3rd Grade Classroom?

Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being surprised with a sudden string of childrens’ cheery testimonials of their classroom ZipGrow tower over the phone. The call started off like a normal educator followup. I spent some time chatting with Hanna Elementary’s amazing Mrs. Cathy McAtee, the focus of today’s Educator Spotlight, about her classroom Spring System.

What to Expect From Your Classroom Garden

So you've planted your Spring System...

Once seedlings have been transplanted into the Spring, many growers get anxious for the plants to grow big and strong like you see in the pictures. But like anything else, you have to give it time. Don't panic if your plants haven’t tripled in size the first week or two!

How and When to Plant Your ZipGrow Classroom Garden

It's planting time!

So your seeds have made the glorious transition from seeds to seedlings thanks to your care and nourishment.

Should I plant Multiple Crops in My Classroom Garden?

I’ve had many educators ask me “What order should I use to grow my plants for my classroom garden?”

How To Grow Seeds For Your Classroom Garden

Growing seeds for your classroom is easy!

You may be thinking, “Whoa, whoa, whoa, seed starting?! I didn’t know I had to have a green-thumb to get my Spring up and running.”

Spring System Maintenance

In this post we will cover the basics of how to manage your Spring System.