Lamar County, Mississippi (Purvis). "Go Gardens" are an innovative and successful way to interest and teach conservation to young people. The Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation District has provided Go Gardens to every county school with first graders. Teachers report the gardens give their students a sense of ownership and an excitement to learn. Go Gardens can be used to teach anything from vocabulary to math to art.

Go Gardens are also finding a great reception at nursing homes and assisted-living facilties. It allows the residents to garden regardless of their mobility.

Go Garden plans are available below

Reporter: Artis Ford

Contact Information:
Go Garden plans are available from:
Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation District, Purvis, MS
John Monroe, (601) 794-5600

Go Garden stands can be purchased from:
Pinebelt Industries, Marty Smith, (601) 794-6543

Farmweek Broadcast Times (Note: all times are Central Time Zone)
Mississippi Public Broadcasting Television
October 17 - Saturday - 6:30 p.m.
October 19 - Monday - 6 a.m.

RFD-TV (satellite network. available on some cable systems)
DIRECTV, Channel 345 or DISH Network, Channel 231
October 16 - Friday - 5 p.m.
October 17 - Saturday - 3 a.m.