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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners With Farm-to-Schools Program in Columbus: Bringing the School Community Together
In part three of this three part series, we explore how the Columbus City Schools (CCS) student Green Team built an ambassador team that shared their community garden with other students and other clubs. While the subject is about gardening, the gardening program is also about their social and emotional wellness. The magic that grows as kids discover gardening Our purpose to GroMoreGood takes many forms. One of those special moments happened with Columbus City Schools in Ohio, where the magic of a single idea blossomed beyond its original intent and became something bigger, something greater. The growth journey of the Columbus City Schools program epitomizes GroMoreGood. A new generation of kids is developing a lifelong connection to the earth. The idea Early in her career, school teacher Katie Young had a writing assignment for her students that was based on a simple question: Do you know where food comes from? Not one of the students answered that it comes from the earth. Katie knew this had to change. In 2018, the Columbus City Schools Farm to School program was born in partnership with ScottsMiracle-Gro, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension. Teachers were given tools and Miracle-Gro supplies to teach kids how to create, tend to and harvest gardens full of fresh vegetables. Starting to grow The initial group of teachers embraced the program, and students did, too. Soon, more schools and teachers were brought into the program, and it started delivering results that exceeded all original expectations. Benefits beyond expectations Students experienced mental health benefits from touching the dirt and taking care of the plants on a regular basis. High school students talked about the therapeutic aspect of gardening and the way working with plants brought them a sense of peace. Another group of students created ways to invite the community to participate in the gardens, which went beyond the classroom. While elementary school students discovered that fresh foods are delicious, sometimes on their own and sometimes when added to a smoothie or pizza! Read more about ScottsMiracle-Gro and the partnership with the Columbus City Schools. Watch the video here. About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from ScottsMiracle-Gro
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ScottsMiracle-Gro Highlights World Water Day
Our commitment to water extends beyond World Water Day as a key part of our Foundation's environmental pillar. We partner with experts and environmental groups nationwide to support access to safe, abundant water and promote responsible water use. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation partners that steward this work include: In addition to our Foundation water partners, ScottsMiracle-Gro recently became a member of the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, reinforcing our dedication to conserving water while maintaining beneficial living landscapes. Our water commitment extends to consumers as our research & development teams enhance and promote turf, soil, fertilizer, plant food and application products that minimize water use and quality impacts. Examples range from water maximizer and moisture control products to drought-tolerant groundcovers and precision applicators to prevent overuse of fertilizer products. Other examples include reformulations, such as increased use of slow-release nitrogen and the removal of phosphorus to mitigate algal blooms, to alternatives to traditional turfgrass, such as drought-tolerant clover lawns. Through consumer education, we teach homeowners about the benefits of green spaces, how to do more with less water and how to re-imagine yards as water-wise landscapes. On World Water Day, and every day, we believe it's vital to protect one of our planet's most precious resources. About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Supports and Partners With Community Organizations Around the Country
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation was created to support and partner with organizations to help improve our environment, enhance our communities and empower underserved youth. Thanks to our Foundation's community partners for their efforts across the country. Let's GroMoreGood, together. About ScottsMiracle-GroWith approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at View original content here.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Doodles and Digits Bring 'How It's Math' to Public Television and to the Marysville Campus
Math is everywhere, and when Doodles and Digits is involved, math is fun, too. This year, Doodles and Digits and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced a partnership to underwrite the television debut of 'How It's Math' on Public Television. Foundation Partner Director of ESG and Social Impact Katherine Dickens shared why this is such a great fit for our company: 'When Caroline from Doodles & Digits approached us, she shared a compelling picture of the dire state of education for elementary age children post-Covid. Caroline has a local link to Scotts as someone living in Columbus with awareness of the company. She presented a need that was really meaningful.' Continued Connection It turns out that not only was the Foundation a wonderful fit for Doodles and Digits, but ScottsMiracle-Gro's R&D department was a winning equation for a program segment. As we mentioned, math is everywhere, and that includes throughout a lawn and garden company. From product development to field tests, math is at the forefront of innovation at ScottsMiracle-Gro. Caroline Farkas, founder of Doodles and Digits, loved the connection between education, math and gardening: 'First and foremost, we seek organizations that are passionate about education and making a positive impact on young learners. It's important that the organization values creativity, innovation, and real-world learning,' says Caroline. 'We consider how the organization's work intersects with the themes we explore on our show, such as science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).' If you're ready to learn 'How It's Math' both at ScottsMiracle-Gro and in a variety of other real world examples, check it out on PBS. About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at
