School Gardens - Jeffers Foundation

There has been much written regarding the positive effects that gardens can have on a student’s education. At the Jeffers Foundation we see great value in school gardens. They can bring life to your curriculum in many areas. The information on this page will answer many of the questions you may have on how to start and sustain a successful school garden.

Longfellow Elementary School, Rochester, MN

Longfellow Elementary School Longfellow is a Year-Round (45-15) school Garden area is 4000 square feet Students created a fence around the garden Use the garden…

Karner Blue Educational Center, Circle Pines, MN

Karner Blue Educational Center Nature and place-based program Uses raised garden beds with trellises Serves to help students manage anxiety and behavior Helps students become…

Vandyke Elementary School, St. Paul, MN

Vandyke Elementary Large 40' x 40' garden space Garden uses "evidence-based curriculum" from USDA Serves students in summer programs Partners with community organizations Has an…

St. Paul City School, St. Paul, MN

St. Paul City School Garden Has a 3c's (Connectin Community & Children) Garden Program Thirty families were involved in the garden program Students were involved…

Raven Stream Elementary School, New Prague, MN

Raven Stream Elementary The garden enhances the Farm-to-School program The garden uses raised beds The produce is served in the lunchroom and donated to a…

Adams Spanish Immersion, St. Paul, MN

Adams Spanish Immersion The garden uses raised garden beds The garden is coordinated by the school nurse Students plant seeds in the classroom in the…

Noble Elementary School, Golden Valley, MN

Noble Elementary The garden uses 2 foot high raised garden beds Program is tied to state standards Garden has a "Three Sisters Garden" Summer school…

Lake Harriet Community School, Minneapolis, MN

Lake Harriet Community School Nine concrete planters in front of the building Emphasis on teaching the importance of pollinators A Year-round program called "Minneapolis Kids"…

Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia, MN

Caledonia Elementary School Garden Raised garden beds on site Uses MN Ag in the Classroom curriculum Program coordinated by Principal and Food Services Director Produce…

Lakeview Elementary School, Robbinsdale, MN

Lakeview Elementary Garden activities tied to state standards Uses Inquiry method at each grade level Has veggie and butterfly garden All grade levels involved in…