This guide offers five examples of different gardens—from simple to complex—that can flourish at schools and other learning environments with the hope that at least one of these examples will fuel your motivation to garden with kids: windowsill gardens, vertical gardens, raised beds/container gardens, cold frames/tunnels/greenhouses, and large-scale gardens. View Resource »
Is a High Tunnel Right for your Farm?
This manual is designed to help you make an informed decision as to whether or not a high tunnel will benefit your business operation. It examines human resources, site requirements, and the initial costs associated with a high tunnel. View Resource »
The F(un)-Cook Book
The F(un)-cook book from D.C. Greens is designed to showcase the fresh, raw nature of the foods that are grown in our gardens, hence the title “un-cook” book. Recipes are fun, interactive ways to work together, measuring, chopping, mixing, stirring, etc. View Resource »
Scissor Salsa Recipe
This recipe lets students make a fun snack without having to use knives. Students can work in groups to achieve the end result or the recipe can be modified for them to do it by themselves. View Resource »
Easy Herb Butter
Expose students to the taste of herbs and allow for a discussion of how we flavor food. You can also make your own butter from heavy whipping cream, and discuss how food is processed (and why skim milk won’t work!). View Resource »
