A school garden team can serve essential needs in planning, establishing, and maintaining your garden program. But who should be on this team? Teachers? Administrators? Community members? Students? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! Learn more about forming a balanced garden team and the ways that the team can enhance garden-based education at your site. View Resource »
Vegetable Cultivars and Planting Guide for Wisconsin Gardens
From UW Extension, this guide will tell you about which varieties grow well here and provides helpful information about planting, including optimal timing, proper spacing, and estimated yield. View Resource »
Early Spring Garden Planning
Find ideas for what you can plant early in the spring planting season, including veggies, fruits, and herbs. Some of these will also be ready by late spring and might be a good idea for gardeners hoping to harvest before the end of school. View Resource »
Forcing Spring Bulbs
Do you have any flower bulbs left over from fall planting? This great indoor-outdoor lesson can help students conceptualize some plants’ need for cold temperatures. Forcing is the process of exposing bulbs to necessary cold temperatures (usually accomplished by placing them in a refrigerator) and then planting them in an environment that makes them think it is time to grow. View Resource »
Using Veggies From School Gardens in Recipes
This document is a great reminder of the ways that school gardens are a great way to introduce children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Find fun summer recipes as well as documents to help you navigate issues of food safety. View Resource »
