The U School, Philadelphia

The U School is a Philadelphia-born, competency-based school designed to change Philadelphia youth’s college and career outcomes. They not only challenge educational norms but horticultural norms now, too! Located on an asphalt lot in North Philadelphia, the U School built a beautiful, productive food-growing education garden. This project

Laurel Valley Soils produces compost and specialty amended soils for any kind of green project. We know every project has its own uniqueness, whether it be the type of plantings, size of the project, installation demands, or site conditions. Think Green, LLC president, Tom Johnston, created and installed Laurel Valley Garden Soil in the raised beds. With 70% Premium Compost and 30% Native Soil, Garden Soil provides soil structure, organic matter, beneficial microbiology, and organic nutrients the plants need to grow and flourish.  And when Mother Nature forgets to rain, there are always sprinklers!