This guide explains the basics of a pollinator garden, including what kinds of flowers to consider planting and other features that will attract impohttps://www.avasflowers.net/how-to-create-the-ultimate-bee-gardenrtant pollinators such as bees and butterflies. View Resource»
Growing Guide: Making the Most of Your Raised Bed Garden
This guide from Grow It Forward contains specific information on how to plant and grow a variety of vegetables that are well adapted to our climate, including information on where to place the raised beds, planning which crops to plant and when to plant them, watering, caring for the soil and getting rid of pests. View Resource »
Creating Pollinator Gardens
This guide explains the basics of a pollinator garden, including what kinds of flowers to consider planting and other features that will attract important pollinators such as bees and butterflies. View Resource»
How do I Start an Educational Greenhouse at School?
The United States Botanic Garden released a new manual for educators on how to start a greenhouse and grow horticultural crops. The manual lays out a basic understanding of greenhouses, how to integrate greenhouses into lessons, and how to use greenhouses in classroom curricula and after-school activities. View Resource »
Creating a Wildlife Habitat in your Backyard
Habitat is a combination of food, water, shelter, and space arranged to meet the needs of wildlife. Even a small yard can be landscaped to attract birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and small animals. Trees, shrubs, and other plants provide shelter and food for wildlife. The plants you use for food and cover will help determine the wildlife species attracted to your backyard. View Resource »