School Gardens
School gardens take learning beyond the walls of the classroom. The Growing Minds team trains teachers to establish Farm to School gardens and to integrate gardening into state and national curriculum. We emphasize how to sustain a garden program by involving community partners, such as parents, farmers, college students, and agricultural professionals.
Students will eat what they grow. School gardens are an excellent tool for experiential learning and nutrition education. Check out the resources below to create or expand your garden program.
School Garden Resources
- Local Food Guide for Kids (includes school garden listings and activities)
- Gardening lesson plans, books, and recipes
- This Week in the Garden Newsletter Template
- Tips for gardening
- Tips for gardening with younger children
- Summary of seed and gift card program
