There are multiple common ways to save tomato seeds, including fermentation, simple drying, and planned burial in the garden. This guide will walk you through these three methods. As a fun activity, try all three with your students and see which has the best germination rate! View Resource »
Saving Seeds
From KidsGardening.org, this article will help you save seeds properly so they will yield healthy plants next year. While you can save seeds from just about any plant in your garden, but you may need to pay attention to a couple of factors described here. View Resource »
Growing & Harvesting Green Garlic
Green garlic (also called spring garlic or baby garlic) is simply a young, immature bulb that hasn’t yet divided. It looks like an overgrown scallion or a small leek, and in fact it tastes like a cross of the two, with an essence of garlic. Great for growing in containers and it can be harvested before the school year ends! Check out this great planting and harvesting guide. View Resource »
Garlic Planting Guide
This planting guide written by Wisconsin garlic growers is straightforward but thorough, and includes a section about growing garlic in containers and propagating your own seed. Feel confident adding this plant to a school or early care site garden. View Resource »
Germination & Plant Reproduction
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 »
