Is it time to prune this apple tree? Where am I supposed to cut? Am I doing this right? Removing parts of plants can actually help stimulate the plant growth, improve the plant’s vigor, and encourage the plant’s fruit production. This basic guide will get you started. 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 Mistakes that Beginner Gardeners Make
This blog post tackles some of the reasons that gardeners get burned out on gardening before they even get started. While the post focuses on individuals, many of the lessons can be applied to school garden settings. View Resource »
Plan For Success
This is a go-to guide to help you plan your school garden. The document covers a variety of topics, including how to analyze your site, how to build a team around your school garden, and fundraising — including a sample fundraising letter. View Resource »
Planning Your School Garden
This resource will guide you through the basic steps of creating and maintaining a school garden, including: seeking administrative approval, creating a support network, identifying goals and linking the garden to your curriculum, designing the garden, identifying supply needs and funding needs, obtaining supplies and funds, planting the garden, maintaining the garden, and sustaining the garden. View Resource »
