Recently our garden took on something very special, cacao seeds! Mrs Free kindly donated to the garden club.  Students were excited to see these unique pods and seeds and learn about where chocolate begins. Together, we carefully harvested the seeds out of the pods which took persistence as they were slippery. Student planted them in rich soil while talking about the warm, tropical conditions they need to grow. It will be quite some time before we see any pods but the process is a wonderful way to connect our learning about sustainability, global food systems, and patience in gardening. We can’t wait to watch our cacao seedlings sprout and share their progress with our school community.