This recipe is a sweeter take on your standard coleslaw, thanks to fresh grated apple! Check out the original recipe, or follow the adaptation to the left from our friends at Grow LaCrosse! View Resource »
Parts of a Plant Roll-Up Recipe
This is great for discussing what parts of a plant we eat. Most students are surprised to learn they’ve been eating flowers (broccoli, cauliflower) for most of their life. It’s easy and simple way to get students to try raw foods. View Resource »
Fall Greens
Fall greens are a great choice for school gardens because their harvest season fits in well with the academic calendar. Depending on your climate and use of crop protectors like cold frames, in many parts of the country students can be harvesting and even planting in the outdoor garden for at least a couple of months after the start of the school year. From KidsGardening.org. View Resource »
Decomposition Observation Bags
From KidsGardening.org, students examine the process of decomposition and consider how living and once-living materials decompose to become part of soil. View Resource »
When to Plant Vegetables: The Garden Planting Calendar
Planting calendars can be tricky: they’re very useful but when you plant depends on where you live. That’s what makes this resource especially useful! Enter your location and this calendar will tell you when to plant based on where you are. View Resource »