Harvest Baptist Academy sixth grader Kate Blakeslee is feeling a summer vibe despite the lingering chill outside her Harrison school.
The 12-year-old has spent recent class time plotting a garden with crops of oregano, cucumbers, and tomatoes well on their way.
"We got to put seeds in the pots, and now we wait for them," said Kate, who with her classmates planted plenty of basil and other herbs. "We got to paint the pots, too.
"It's really cool because it was warm in here and it was cold outside." The greenhouse is the newest hands-on space for the students, and it was built with the intention of boosting collaboration and creativity. The large open space is equipped with heated floors to accommodate students year-'round.
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