<![CDATA[Swamp Fox News]]> <![CDATA[Swamp Fox News]]> /Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_ahad0c551i0vi045jj0khtby_f48f769a-6b26-4db9-ba61-624514bf4074_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:13 GMT 15 <![CDATA[The Swamp Begins to Grow!]]> By Jennifer Crocker

Jennifer Crocker
Inside the new school greenhouse.

Ashley Ridge High School will soon be getting some dirt under their fingernails due to this year's new horticulture class. The new fenced-in greenhouse and garden, which was recently added behind the building at the beginning of this school year, is a new program that will be a part of the horticulture class. "The students of the horticulture class will be learning about plant growth, development, fertilizers, and plant propagation," said Mrs. Gladfelter, the horticulture teacher. There are presently only three horticulture periods per day but more will be added as students hear about the class and sign up next year. In the greenhouse, different herbs, flowers, and vegetables are beginning to grow. There are different types of lettuce, turnips, collards, chives, cabbage, and broccoli. "We will be selling most of the vegetables to the cafeteria," said Coach Behr the administrator leading the program. When asked what the students liked best about the new program and class, Sarah Pelletier was first to answer, "Mostly working outside with the plants." ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:44:26 GMT