Roots in the Ground is a comprehensive Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) curriculum created by Rooted staff, partners, and consultants to guide in-person garden-based education and cooking trainings for ECE professionals. The curriculum is designed to help early childhood educators feel inspired and confident in gardening and cooking activities with young children. View Resource »
Designing Garden Spaces for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to a 2018 study, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now impacts 1 in 40 children in the United States. Therapeutic engagement with gardening and garden-based activities is one type of intervention currently being explored for children and youth with ASD. This resource provides design tips to consider when planning a garden space for youth with ASD. View Resource »
Sensory Plants
The plant kingdom offers such a wealth of sensory opportunities. Plants come in all sorts of shapes, colors, sizes, with seemingly infinite fragrances and tastes. This resource lays out good options for your garden. They’re divided into the five sense categories, but there’s much overlap among them. View Resource »
La Crosse Community Garden Toolkit
This comprehensive guide covers topics such as selecting a site, establishing a garden committee, securing funding, and building your garden. View Resource »
Growing Plants Indoors, On Balconies, and for Seniors & Those With Special Needs
This handy reference tool will help you plan your garden and will server as a reminder that even the most experienced gardener has some plants die off, so don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. View Resource »
