by Michelle Petitte
On a recent Saturday, a group of young garden visitors gathered around Farmer Jones in the kitchen of the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens house for a story and a mini feast of homemade soup and breadsticks. They brought garden edibles to share: carrots, broccoli, potatoes, a bit of cabbage.
The young cooks had fun cutting up vegetables to add to the pot. They also measured, mixed and kneaded dough to make breadsticks.
Photos by Michelle Petitte
Farmer Jones based this Kid’s Class activity on the book Stone Soup, a classic folk tale set in a small village. Hungry travelers convince villagers to add vegetables to their soup of stones, thus creating a delicious meal for all to enjoy. It is a story about community and the value of sharing, And, I might add, how delicious a garden can be! It is a good lesson for any age, across the ages.
The soup and bread smelled delightful and the cooks ate vegetables with enthusiasm!
Join us for future Kids’ Classes happening on the second Saturday of each month; the next class will be January 12 on “Animal Homes and Garden Habitats”
Contact Farmer Jones to pre-register:
Email: farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com
Phone: (760) 822-6824
