Certainly relevant to school gardens, too, this site features dozens of resources on topics ranging from managing fruit trees to choosing plants to getting kids involved. View Resource »
Crop Families
This easy-to-follow chart lists scientific names of plant families common in Wisconsin gardens, including which crops – and weeds – belong in each! Being able to groups plants by family can be useful in planning larger gardens and as a teaching tool. Developed by Community GroundWorks. View Resource »
Vegetable Spacing Guide
This chart can easily turn into any gardener’s springtime best friend. It’s a one-page overview of how far apart to plant common Wisconsin-grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. View Resource »
Choosing School Garden Produce
This pdf gives suggestions for flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs most suited for youth gardens in Wisconsin, and ideas for how to use the produce. By no means an exhaustive list – but a great place to begin! View Resource »
Fruit Trees in Schools: Planting, Programming, and Aftercare
Congratulations! Your school orchard will soon be a reality! If you are new to school orchards, review our brief, “Fruit Trees in Schools: Before You Plant,” for more information. This document contains advice and resources on planting, aftercare, and how to keep your students involved. Download Brief »
