May+2010

= **May 2010 Trainings** = This May SLUG came out to two schools in Boston to lead trainings for teachers. On May 7th we headed over to the Edward Everett school in Dorchester, and May 14th brought us to Mario Umana Middle School in East Boston. At both trainings we talked about basic gardening techniques and discussed a few activities that teachers could use in their classrooms.

The materials all set up and ready for the training. 

Seed starting. We were lucky enough to have two beautiful days and conducted the workshops outside. 

Transplanting. Karen demonstrates how to separate two tomato plants so that you can save both. 

Worm bins. Every workshop attendant got to take home a new worm bin. We shredded newspaper and prepared the bins for their new residents. 

Season extenders are a big part of the SLUG program. Mari demonstrates how to set up SLUG season extenders and popup greenhouses. 

Soil shake. We ended the day with an activity about soil structure. This activity can be found on our wikispace ! 