Delphian School

Gardening

The gardening class provides a fun and relaxed approach to learning the essentials of sustainability and environmental stewardship. It provides students with the opportunity to step out of the classroom and get real-world experience working with the land. 

The class turns Delphian’s campus into a living laboratory where students gain practical experience with horticulture as they help with planting, weeding, and harvesting.  Students will get their hands into the soil and learn what it means to steward the natural environment.

The class includes:

• Hands-on experience planting and caring for plants
• Access to knowledgeable instructors and Delphian’s campus as a living lab
• Environmental appreciation and stewardship 

With knowledgeable instructors and ample resources, students learn about various soil types and their relative nutrient values, and learn to identify and sustainably control weeds and pests. Through this class, students help create thriving habitats for pollinators, plants, and young trees and discover the vital role forests play in our local ecosystem.

All supplies, materials, tools, sunscreen, bug repellent, water, and resources are provided. Students should come prepared with study shoes and appropriate gardening clothing.