Boston Globe: As more gardens sprout, schools find new way to reach students

6/20/2016
By Steven A. Rosenberg

FRAMINGHAM — Six years ago, Brendan Ryan gazed at the empty courtyard at Framingham High School and envisioned a garden that could serve as a hands-on experience to teach students where their vegetables come from. His dream has become a verdant reality. Now, the district’s affable food service director presides over a 2-acre expanse that stretches half a football field, in what is one of the largest school gardens in the state.

Student Carolyn Morningstar worked in the Framingham High School garden. School officials hope to expand the garden next year. Gone from the district’s cafeterias are the fried foods and sugary drinks, replaced by fresh Brussels sprouts, squash, and eggplant…

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