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Master gardeners highlight North Tapps school garden, call for continued support

Dieringer School District Board of Directors · October 27, 2025
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Volunteers Michelle Preston and Kim Mace presented rapid growth of the North Tapps school garden—expanded beds, pollinator and sensory gardens, CTE ties, donations and planned greenhouse/orchard—and asked for continued grant and community support.

Two Pierce County Master Gardeners who volunteer in the district described how a revived school garden at North Tapps has become a hands-on CTE opportunity for students and a source of produce for the cafeteria and local food bank.

Michelle Preston, a parent and Master Gardener, said the project started with 12 raised beds in February 2024 and quickly expanded; the program now…

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