The new school garden in the garden by the vicarage was prepared in time for the frost-free nights. The meadow was transformed back into beds, and tables, compost bins and a tool chest were set up. Just in time for the ice saints in mid-May, the school started up again after the coronavirus lockdown. An ideal time to put the plants from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park garden kit project outside in the school garden. For four weeks, the children grew their own seedlings at home, with the nature park providing the necessary materials and instructions. The young gardeners proudly brought the small tomato, cucumber and herb seedlings back to the school garden, provided that the cultivation was successful: unfortunately, even after a few weeks, some pots had not sprouted due to a lack of water, light or attention.

During five double lessons, the classes from Agarn elementary school came to the school garden and tended their own beds. "When I grow up, I'll have a garden," said one child enthusiastically. One of the best moments Rachel Imboden could observe was when the kindergarteners sang a song of their own: "Ich hacku minä Gartu, hacku hacku hacku...". Together they researched insects, made seed bombs from seeds they had collected themselves and prepared the garden for winter. They also planted native shrubs, wild fruit trees, roses and various flowers.

The school garden project in Agarn will enter its second round next year. Support is needed for 2021! We are looking for local people to help with watering the beds and/or weeding the paths, especially during the school children's summer vacation. You can also take part in the school garden lessons with the pupils. Interested? Please contact Rachel Imboden on 076 680 43 60 (gardening expert and project manager for the Agarn school garden).