06/17/2026
"I don't like salad."
That's what one preschooler told his teachers before a special salad bar featuring lettuce he helped grow himself. But when it came time to try the harvest, he surprised everyone by taking a few bites!
From preschool gardens and backyard "recipe gardens" to a thriving community garden in Woodlawn, WeTHRIVE! early care and education programs & communities are helping children & families discover the joys of growing their own food.
Gardening does more than produce fruits and vegetables! It encourages healthy eating, supports hands-on learning, builds community connections, and inspires people of all ages to try something new.
Read how early care and education providers, community leaders, and volunteers are planting seeds for healthier futures across Hamilton County!
Hamilton County Public Health Wethrive Woodlawn Ohio State- Hamilton County Extension Shiloh Preschool Learning Center Ohio Farm to School
Image description: A garden bed with a variety of green and yellow vegetation.
At Shiloh Preschool in early May, the kids enjoyed a special snack – a salad bar featuring lettuce they grew themselves. One little boy had already declared that he was not going to eat anything from the salad bar. He told his mom and his teachers that he didn’t like salad. His mom confirmed tha...
