• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Contact

  • Resources
    • Search Our Library
    • Material de apoyo en español
    • Our Featured Publications
    • Our Briefs
    • Our Webinars
  • Map Your Program
    • Put Yourself on the Map
    • View Map
  • Newsletter
    • Subscribe
    • Read
  • Teaching in Nature’s Classroom Course
  • Wisconsin School Garden Day 2025
  • Garden Stories
    • Feature Stories
    • Story Bites
    • Share Your Story

Maintaining & Sustaining

July 27, 2017 By Nathan

Growing Plants Indoors, On Balconies, and for Seniors & Those With Special Needs

This handy reference tool will help you plan your garden and will server as a reminder that even the most experienced gardener has some plants die off, so don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. View Resource »

Filed Under: Accessibility, Garden Design, Garden in Winter, Garden Planning, Getting Started, Maintaining & Sustaining, Planting

July 27, 2017 By Nathan

Things to Know Before You Start a Container Garden

In principle, container gardening is not particularly hard. After all, you really need only four things: a container, plants, soil and water. However, there are some unique considerations when you begin container gardening if you want to keep your plants alive and looking their best. This is a summary of the important things to know for container gardening, complete with article links for learning more about these subjects. View Resource »

Filed Under: Building Projects, Garden Design, Garden in Winter, Garden Planning, Indoor Garden Beds & Structures, Maintaining & Sustaining, Planting, Soil Health, Weed & Pest Management

July 27, 2017 By Nathan

Successful Container Gardens

Learn about choosing containers, picking the right soil mix, how to successfully container garden, and more! Perfect for gardens in the classroom or outdoors. This well-organized resources will become a go-to guide! View Resource »

Filed Under: Composting, Garden Design, Garden in Winter, Garden Planning, Maintaining & Sustaining, Planting, Soil Health

June 27, 2017 By Nathan

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 »

Filed Under: Garden Planning, Maintaining & Sustaining, Trees

June 27, 2017 By Nathan

How to Prune Tomatoes

Maybe you want to let your tomato plants grow and let the kids just see what happens. Or maybe you want to keep your plants neatly pruned. This guide will help you make an informed decision. The easy-to-follow steps can make a great opportunity for students! View Resource »

Filed Under: Activities, Ag/Gardening, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Garden Planning, Maintaining & Sustaining, Planting

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 17
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

Leave this Widget in even though it does not show.


Contact: erica@rootedwi.org

Connect with us:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Our Partners:

Rooted

The Environmental Design Lab

The Wisconsin Partnership Program

Copyright © 2025 Wisconsin School Garden Network