Westfield
Repotting Cucumber Seeds/Grow Lights
Students at Crossroads repotted cucumber seeds that were sprouted using the ZipGrow Hydroponic garden that we received a few years ago from the County STEM grant.
Category: gardens
Cranford
The Growing Season Has Begun at Hanson Park
Hanson Park Conservancy is grateful for the seedlings from Groundwork Elizabeth for our ADA planter.
We are growing cucumbers, peppers, rosemary, eggplant, kale and dill.
Our volunteers check on it daily to water and weed.
Plainfield
The tree planting experience for the preschoolers was a joyful and educational adventure, filled with excitement and a sense of purpose. As they dug into the earth, their tiny hands planting saplings, they felt a deep connection to nature.
Each child took pride in nurturing their little trees, understanding that they were contributing to a greener planet. This hands-on activity sparked their curiosity about the environment, teaching them the importance of caring for living things and fostering a sense of responsibility. The smiles on their faces reflected not just fun, but a budding awareness of their role in protecting the Earth for future generations.
Elizabeth
Ben’s Blooms
Out last stop for the 2026 tree plantings is Joseph Battin Annex! Awarded with their very first apple tree! We are very excited to see how much the students already love their new tree! The last that we were there these wonderful students named their Apple tree: Applelicious! Thank you so much for giving us a tour of your beautiful garden and we wish you the best of luck on Applelicious 😊
Elizabeth
Trees: Nature’s Gift
This school has a wonderful area to garden and grow trees in! This year they were awarded with a Cherry tree! The students were eager to learn all about how to take care of their new tree! We are very excited to see what the future holds for them! The last that we were there these wonderful students named their Cherry tree: Cherry Sprinkles! We wish Cherry Sprinkles the best of luck 😊
Linden
The Power of Planting Trees
We are back for another tree planting today! We have Union County Chairman Bodek in attendance with the students and staff at School No. 4! Awarded with a cherry tree, John from Groundwork Elizabeth, was able to explain how to take care of their new tree! Even though the tree is small right now, it has the chance to grow bigger and stronger every year! Don’t forget that with sunlight, water, healthy soil and lots of care, this beautiful tree will flourish!
Fanwood
Rooted in Community
The Borough of Fanwood was awarded with an apple tree! Thank you so much to the ladies from Groundwork Elizabeth for helping with this tree planting and educating all on how to maintain this beautiful tree! One day when the tree grows and produces apples, the fruit can be a reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together! Don’t forget to take a look at their wonderful new tree 😊
Kenilworth
One of Many to Come
Thank you to the Harding School principal, teacher and students for coming out to meet their new cherry tree planting! Don’t forget that cherry trees are deciduous trees, meaning they lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring! Continuing growing your garden and we would love to come back see the progress!
Union
Tree-mendous Day!
Ashley and Stephanie from Groundworks Elizabeth were able to teach the students the importance of maintaining their new apple tree! Since this a young apple tree Battle Hill was given a donut shape water bag in order for it to establish strong roots! Thank you for the principal, staff and students for coming out for this apple tree planting!
Hillside
Plant. Grow. Thrive
We’re back at Deanna G. Taylor Academy! This time for an apple tree planting 😊 We found out there is more than 7,500 varieties of apples around the world, each with its own flavor, texture, and color! We are very excited to see your tree flourish throughout the year! Thank you again for the amazing teacher and students for coming out!
