Growing seedlings from seeds isn’t just about getting a head start on next spring’s garden! It is a golden opportunity to learn about plant life cycles, seed structure, and little tricks that some plants have developed such as needing to expose seeds to cold temperatures before they will germinate. Take a look at this resource from Easy Science for Kids for tips and information on germination and plant reproduction. View Resource »
Wisconsin Vegetable Planting Calendar
Knowing when to plant vegetables is important to the success of your garden. This Wisconsin vegetable planting calendar from Urban Farmer can help gardeners decide when and what to plant, starting the growing season off strong. View Resource »
Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit
Slow Food USA, in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation, has developed a toolkit to help school district food services safely bring school garden produce onto the lunch line! The toolkit builds off the successes and safety protocols of five school districts across the United States to provide templates and a step-by-step process to help District Food Services develop their own protocols. View Resource »
The Role of a School Garden Team
A school garden team can serve essential needs in planning, establishing, and maintaining your garden program. But who should be on this team? Teachers? Administrators? Community members? Students? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! Learn more about forming a balanced garden team and the ways that the team can enhance garden-based education at your site. View Resource »
Vegetable Cultivars and Planting Guide for Wisconsin Gardens
From UW Extension, this guide will tell you about which varieties grow well here and provides helpful information about planting, including optimal timing, proper spacing, and estimated yield. View Resource »
