Pizza Garden takes root at Western Montana Fair & Rodeo

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Kindergarten classes at Paxson Elementary and Missoula Community School plant the toppings from seedlings this Spring, Children's Museum will plant garlic on June 15, 2010

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MISSOULA, MT - June 10, 2010 - Visitors to the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo will have the opportunity to visit the West Lawn Pizza Garden August 10-15, 2010.
The Pizza Garden is a circular garden divided into pizza wedges, which represent the different ingredients and toppings for vegetarian pizza. The garden was started last fall by volunteers from 1000 New Gardens and a UM Environmental Studies class. It was the 29th garden started under the 1000 New Gardens program, according to Max Smith.

Last week Ms. LaRance's class took a field trip to the fairgrounds to learn about the Pizza Garden. All 18 students helped weed the garden in preparation of planting their seedlings. Earlier this Spring the class started basil, oregano and marigold seeds. "The students were delighted to pull weeds and discover worms in the garden," stated Ms. LaRance. Marigolds were planted to distract bugs in the gardens.

Miss Tiffany's class at the Missoula Community School contributed the peppers and tomatoes for the garden. The Children's Museum will arrive next Tuesday June 15, 2010 at noon to plant their garlic contribution. In addition they will hold a Teddy Bear Picnic for the community to participate. The Liscom family of Missoula will be contributing the remaining tomato plants later this summer.

For more information and to follow the pizza garden's progress over the summer, visit westernmontanafair.com. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the garden.