Edible Gardens
Edible Gardens

We provide resources and support for ECE and K-12 school gardens in the Southern Appalachian region, including lesson plans, training, seeds,
and mini-grants.

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Meet Your Farmer Video Series

Our videos include virtual tours of local family farms to share with students, plus instructional videos for educators beginning to implement farm to school activities at their schools, including edible gardens, local food taste tests, and classroom cooking lessons. Learn about Perry’s Berry’s above here!

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Seasonal Resources

Farm-fresh berries make the perfect summertime snack. Just give these jewels a quick wash and eat them right away! Look for blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries at local tailgate markets in the summer months, or visit a u-pick berry farm with your family or school.

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Lending Library

Educators in the Asheville area are welcome to borrow any of the books featured in our database through the lending library at ASAP’s office. 

We have books for children, young adults, and educators on gardening, cooking, farms, food, nature, and more.

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Farm to School News

View our monthly Farm to School news here and subscribe at the bottom of this page!

Growing Minds Thanks YOU!

Thank you for another amazing school year full of edible gardens, farm experiences, and local food being served in meals and snacks! Hope you enjoy your summer:)

For those educators working through the summer, we are here for you. We have seeds, a lending library, and kitchen kits ready to be checked out. We are just an email away - so reach out!

Educators can contact our Growing Minds staff at [email protected].

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