Nadine Bartholomew

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Washington, DC's summer heat isn't slowing down our #STEMgarden! While many crops struggle, our bodi are thriving, climbing up to 12 feet and naturally enriching the soil for fall. Every bean is a hands-on lesson in science, sustainability, and resilience. #UrbanAgriculture

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

With Washington, DC experiencing another stretch of dangerously high summer temperatures, our #schoolgardens are feeling the impact. But even in challenging conditions, our plants create cool, shaded hideaways where neighborhood cats can escape the blazing sun. #STEMEducation

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Our students just planted Trinidadian Bodi beans (aka Chinese Long Beans or Asparagus Beans). These fast-growing vines produce impressively long beans loved in Caribbean, Asian, & African dishes. Can't wait for a bountiful harvest! #SchoolGarden #STEMinAction #HandsOnLearning

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

This week, students celebrated our first official blackberry harvest, learning patience, observation, and ripeness science while growing and picking their own fruit. Seeing their smiles after that first sweet bite never gets old. #SchoolGarden #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Our first cherry tomato harvest was a success! Students enjoyed tomatoes fresh off the vine while learning patience, plant science, pollination, photosynthesis, and the value of healthy eating. Stay tuned, more harvests on the way! #SchoolGarden #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Watching blackberries grow in the #schoolgarden teaches students that gardening is both science and patience in action. From soil health and irrigation to nutrition and sustainability, students are learning how STEM and healthy eating connect in meaningful ways. #STEMEducation

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

There’s nothing like the excitement of the first tomatoes of the season! After weeks of planting, watering and weeding, students see their hard work come to life while learning patience, teamwork and responsibility along the way. #SchoolGarden #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

As the D.C. heat rises, we're taking a lesson from our garden. A wilting tomato plant is easy to spot, but human dehydration is not. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re likely already running low. Let's drink more water and keep our water bottles as full as our watering cans.

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

This Mother’s Day, we’re sending worlds of gratitude to the incredible mothers and grandmothers who volunteer to keep green spaces blooming at our schools. #SchoolGardens #STEMinAction #DCStudents #FutureLeaders

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Happy Earth Day everybody! Join us in celebrating our favorite outdoor classroom. From observing pollinators to testing soil pH, our student scientists are learning that every day is #EarthDay when you're growing your own food. #SchoolGardens #STEMinAction #DCStudents

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

This week, students noticed that there were quite a few bees flying around. 🐝🐝As students watch pollination happen in real time, topics like life cycles, ecosystems, and biodiversity came alive right in front of them. #SchoolGardens #STEMinAction #DCStudents #Sustainability

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Our students took their measuring tapes to the school garden to prep raised beds for spring. They measured, converted inches to cubic feet, and calculated how much compost to order. Real‑world math + fresh air = the perfect combo. #SchoolGardens #STEMinAction #DCStudents

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

It’s spring planting time! Students are sowing herbs, greens, pollinator flowers, and our first warm‑weather crops. We’d love to see what you’re growing. Share a photo of your garden and tag us so we can celebrate a new season of green together. #STEMinAction #DCStudents

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

We had an incredible time at the FONA Spring Into School Gardening event this past Saturday! A special thank you to @UDC_CAUSES for their generous donation of a diverse array of seedlings to support our school gardens. #SchoolGardens #STEMinAction #DCStudents

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Spring is here! This week, students explored how Earth’s revolution around the sun shapes seasons, weather, and life on our planet. Thereby connecting science to the world around them. #STEMinAction #DCStudents #TheGoodFoodie

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Using only string and popsicle sticks, students designed trellises to support seedlings. Through testing and teamwork, they built creative solutions for their growing plants. We’re proud of their problem-solving. What do you think of their final design? #STEMinAction

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

This week students used microscopes to explore the hidden details of nature. They got to see plant cells, tiny organisms, and patterns they never knew were there. Turning curiosity into investigation and reinforcing our garden as a living laboratory. #GardenSTEM #YoungScientists

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

A greenhouse isn’t just a structure, it’s a commitment to growth, resilience, and a thriving season ahead. Special thanks to DeMarco and Liberty for helping to assemble our spring greenhouses! #ProjectBasedLearning #GardenSTEM #FutureEngineers

[Nadine Bartholomew @TheGoodFoodie]

Just launched a new segment where students will explore how the Sun powers life. By connecting astronomy, weather, and environmental science to our #schoolgarden, we are making science tangible, relevant, and deeply connected to our students’ everyday experiences. #STEMinAction