For schools short on space or funding, this a great way to get growing. Use this guide to design container gardens of all shapes and sizes for indoor or outdoor growing. Also check out the Container Gardening Guide from UW-Extension. View Resource »
Wheelchair Accessible Gardening
Make your garden accessible to people of all mobilities by building this raised bed “on stilts” that allows those in wheelchairs to get their hands in the dirt. View Resource »
School Garden Safety Video Trainings
The University of AZ Cooperative Extension created a series of online video trainings about school garden safety. Though designed for AZ schools, these videos are applicable to anyone interested in implementing safe practices in their school garden to minimize microbial food safety hazards. 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 »
Role of the Garden Committee
This resource will help you develop a plan and expectations for your garden committee. If you’re just getting started or looking to build support for your garden, a garden committee is a great way to bring together enthusiastic supporters who want to help your garden blossom. Gardens flourish when important stakeholders like teachers, parents, nurses, and students all have their voices heard. View Resource »
