If you’re looking for a season-extender on a larger scale than a raised bed cold frame, this pdf is an excellent guide to designing and constructing a hoop house. View Resource »
Cold Frame Manual
This short guide shows how to extend your growing season by building a simple cold frame. Includes design and materials list. View Resource »
Indoor Seed Starting Rack
This webpage includes building instructions, photos, and materials list. The finished rack can fit over 500 seedlings (8 trays), and costs less than $70 to build (less if you have some spare fluorescent lights or scrap lumber). View Resource »
Composting Systems Overview
Composting as a part of your school garden can add an important educational component about decomposition and waste reduction, and be a key source of fertility for your soil! This document gives a brief overview of different compost systems to choose from. Information and pictures in this printable pdf were developed by the Klickitat County Solid Waste Department. View Resource »
The School Garden Wizard
This page from Chicago Botanical Gardens covers a wide range of topics, including soliciting support, garden design, and teaching in the garden. View Resource »
