This website from the Collective School Garden Network has great resources for planning a garden, gaining community support, and implementing your plan, including lesson ideas and research on the benefits of garden-based education. View Resource »
Building Your Own Home Garden
Certainly relevant to school gardens, too, this site features dozens of resources on topics ranging from managing fruit trees to choosing plants to getting kids involved. View Resource »
Crop Families
This easy-to-follow chart lists scientific names of plant families common in Wisconsin gardens, including which crops – and weeds – belong in each! Being able to groups plants by family can be useful in planning larger gardens and as a teaching tool. Developed by Community GroundWorks. View Resource »
Building Pollinator Gardens
Where have all the pollinators gone?! The decline in pollinator populations has been attributed to the excessive use of pesticides and conversion of natural landscapes. Without pollinators, the garden fresh food we eat and succulent flowers we enjoy would not be possible! This brief will offer suggestions on how to build a successful pollinator garden that attracts diverse pollinators! Download Brief »
Gardens for Young Learners
Everyone has a place in a garden. Careful attention to the garden design and materials used will help ensure an inspiring and safe space for even the youngest learners. Download Brief »
