This oversized outdoor xylophone is a great addition to any garden or outdoor classroom. Younger students can help with its assembly, while math and music lessons for older students are perfect for determining how big the boards have to be for the notes to have proper intervals. View Resource »
Raised Beds 101
Raised beds provide garden programs with a more permanent presence encouraging participants and administrators to view the garden as an important resource that should be used often and sustained over time. From KidsGardening.org, this guide will help you design and make a raised bed that suits your garden’s needs. View Resource »
How to Build Willow Structures
Willow structures make very useful and attractive features in a garden. They can be used to edge beds, screen off or partition areas of the garden, or even be used as fencing. This short video demonstrates how to make a simple willow hurdle, step by step. View Resource »
Build a Bee House
A step-by-step guide for building a home for mason bees – a native Wisconsin pollinator! View Resource »
Bucket Hydroponics
This step-by-step guide describes how to set up a simple, inexpensive hydroponics system using a 5-gallon bucket, old hanging plant basket and an air stone. The guide include detailed pictures and planting tips. Each bucket can grow one robust plant, such as a tomato or pepper. View Resource »
