Smyrna Elementary School ended the 2026-2027 school year by cutting the ribbon on its new greenhouse along with community partners Taylor Farms and Dow Smith Company, Inc.
The 12x20 greenhouse was constructed earlier this month and replaces one damaged by a storm a few years ago. In previous years, the school has grown tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and tomatillos and made them available them to parents during school visits.
During the celebration, students in the school's Garden Club planted a small summer garden with bell peppers, jalapeños, zucchini and tomatoes. This year’s club boasted 15 students and six adult sponsors.
Once fully up and running, produce from the greenhouse will be given to Smyrna Elementary families, while plants will be used for Project Based Learning activities throughout the school year, extending real-world opportunities into the classroom.
Taylor Farms donated $25,000 to the effort and Dow Smith Company completed the assembly of the greenhouse, which is equipped with electricity and water.