There are many things to consider when starting a garden, especially one that small children will use. This publication focuses on how to build and use a garden space that meets and exceeds the safety requirements and licensing rules for child care programs in Wisconsin. View Resource »
Garden Camp Manual
Hosting garden camps can be one way to manage school garden sites in the summer. This manual outlines the schedule, operational and safety policies, and vision of Gorman Heritage Farm’s garden-themed summer camps. View Resource »
Garden Planning with Kids – Playful Learning Blog
This blog post is written by a gardening mom in California, but has some great ideas for helping young kids enjoy garden planning anywhere! 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 »
My Square Foot Gardening
Square foot gardening makes garden planning simple by literally dividing your garden into 1×1 foot squares, and telling you how many plants of each type can grow in each! This blog post shows how to use Microsoft Excel to plan a garden using the square foot gardening method. Excellent for raised beds and planting with younger students. View Resource »
