Seed balls are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. Although seed balls have been around since ancient times, they were rediscovered in the 1930s by the Guerilla Gardening movement as a way to covertly introduce vegetation by simply tossing the seed balls (or, on a large scale, dropping them from an airplane). This activity is great for all learners and fun and inexpensive way to learn about native plants. View Resource »
How to Prune Tomatoes
Maybe you want to let your tomato plants grow and let the kids just see what happens. Or maybe you want to keep your plants neatly pruned. This guide will help you make an informed decision. The easy-to-follow steps can make a great opportunity for students! View Resource »
15 Fun Family Gardening Projects
From math in the garden to simple bird feeders to digging in the dirt, these activities will be fun for parents and kids alike! Enjoy projects in your home garden or adapt them for group settings. View Resource »
Legacy Gardens: Creating Student Investment from Year to Year
Legacy Gardens are an idea featured on one school garden’s website: each spring, classes design and plant a themed garden. The class leaves behind a planting plan, map, photos, books, and recipes. In the fall, a new class “inherits” the garden plan and bed. Past legacy gardens include: Roots Garden, Early Spring Garden, Salsa Garden, Asian Garden, Peter Rabbit Garden, etc. – detailed descriptions are available. Neat way to maintain garden beds and connect classes from year to year! 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 »
