This guide was developed to aid in your creation of your very own food forest. The guidelines set forth in this document will assist you in the step by step creation of your own food forest. It does not matter if you choose to create a small forest at home or a large-scale community project, this guide is here to help. View Resource»
Basic Tree Pruning Guidelines
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 »
Home Gardening Guide for Your Family
This website is a helpful guide for families looking to start a garden, and has links that will also be helpful for school garden programs, including articles on how to grow specific vegetables such as asparagus, corn, and cucumbers, as well as various kinds of fruit. View Resource »
Building Your Own Home Garden
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 »
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 »
