EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDENS

School gardens are wonderful outdoor classrooms. They are places where students learn core standards through experiential hands-on learning. Gardens can be all shapes and sizes; even a few pots growing herbs can be a school garden! Lessons in the garden can teach students about science, math, social studies, and language arts. The pages below will give you an overview of creating and sustaining a school garden, as well as ways to connect this outdoor learning space to educational lessons.

Creating a School Garden

If you’re just getting started putting in a school garden, these resources can help you plan, build, and budget for long term success.

Planting & Harvesting

Seed packets will  tell you how deep to plant each type of seed, and how much room to leave in between seeds.

Sustaining a School Garden

Once you’ve got your garden started, you want to keep it going!

Connections to the Classroom

Using Garden Produce

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