Spice Up Learning. Dig Into Culture. Grow What You Eat.
The Lillie-Joyce Gardens “Salsa Garden Kit” is the next chapter in the Harvesting Heroes™ series — a flavorful, educational experience that celebrates Latinx heritage through food, gardening, and storytelling.
Perfect for families, homeschoolers, and educators, this volume invites young learners to explore the cultural roots of salsa — a beloved staple in Latin American kitchens — while planting the very ingredients needed to make it fresh from the garden.
Whether you're nurturing a future chef, teaching history through food, or just looking for a screen-free way to grow something meaningful, this kit brings flavor and purpose to every pot.
🌱 What You’ll Grow:
Your kit includes seeds for 6 classic salsa ingredients — perfect for small space gardens and beginner growers:
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Tomato – The juicy heart of salsa and a garden favorite
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Serrano Peppers – Bold and spicy with authentic Latin heat
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Jalapeño Peppers – A versatile classic that adds mild kick to homemade salsas
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Chives – Mild and onion-like, they’re easy to grow and quick to harvest
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Cilantro – Fresh, fast-growing, and full of flavor
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Onion – A pantry staple that brings it all together — start the journey from seed!
📘 What’s Inside the Workbook (Downloadable PDF):
The Salsa Garden Workbook turns this garden into a true cultural exploration:
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A beginner-friendly guide to planting and caring for your salsa crops
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The history of salsa and Latin American agricultural traditions
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Garden planning tools, kitchen activity ideas, and recipe reflections
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Fun prompts and pages that make cultural learning accessible to all ages
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Journal pages, coloring sheets, and harvest trackers to support hands-on learning
🖨️ We recommend printing the workbook for a tactile, screen-free experience rooted in connection and creativity.
🎓 Certificate of Completion included — a proud reminder of their gardening journey!
💛 Why Families & Educators Love It:
✔️ Helps kids connect to Latinx heritage through food, history & hands-on gardening
✔️ Encourages healthy eating habits and culinary curiosity
✔️ Perfect for school gardens, after school programs, diverse classrooms, and home learning
✔️ Easy to grow in containers or garden beds — no green thumb required!
✅ Culturally rich, beginner-friendly, and deeply rewarding
✅ Supports STEM, cultural studies, and culinary exploration
📩 Instant PDF download link delivered after checkout
Plant a little flavor. Harvest a lot of pride.
Let the Salsa Garden be the spark that brings learning to life — one spicy seed at a time.
