School-based Garden Programs Work! HFHK is more than radishes, turnips, and arugula. HFHK is about a healthier future for today’s kids. HFHK’s Education Cultivation Program is designed to assist schools in delivering curriculum that impacts three critical areas: nutrition and health, science learning, and life skills. Because our HFHK students participate in the school garden over several years and growing seasons, they can grow in their understanding of gardening science as well as their love of vegetables.

We are “The First State school garden experts!” Our program is specifically designed to fit into the academic year and promote student health. HFHK’s Education Cultivation program provides hands-on gardening activities through lessons that support Delaware State learning standards. Students experience “seed to table” growing each spring AND fall, and EAT fresh vegetables they’ve grown in their cafeterias.

We’ve started a movement to “Veggie-cate the First State!” Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids’ goal is to bring our vegetable gardening program to every interested Delaware school. We currently work with schools in Red Clay, Christina, Brandywine, Colonial, and Cape Henlopen School Districts, as well as several private and charter schools.  Our strength is a reproducible program that is practical for busy teachers.