School Garden Information Library
How to Start a Garden
School Gardens (University of Minnesota Extension website)
A variety of resources related to starting & maintaining a school garden.
Start a School Garden - Here's How
USDA’s recommended steps for starting a school garden.
School Garden Resources
Whole Kids Foundation’s School Garden Resources page is full of great resources for everything School Garden.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map includes a ZIP code finder that provides the plant hardiness zone for all US ZIP codes.
The Dirt on Dirt
Learn about what type of dirt is the best for your location.
Five Tips to Starting a Garden with Children
Here are five easy tips to keep in mind when starting a garden with children.
How to - Garden Articles
These articles offer insights on some of the common challenges facing garden projects.
How to Grow an Outdoor Classroom
Creating an outdoor classroom doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Here are some tips to help get your school garden growing.
Gardening How-To
Resources on Gardens from Kidsgardening.org.
A Gardening Guide for Kids
Guidance on getting started with gardening, and how you can involve your children. The following web sites can provide information on gardening and planting, along with activities and games for kids.
Documentation
School Garden Guides/Manuals
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
Minnesota School Gardens: A Guide to Gardening and Plant Science. Featuring 31 k-12 lessons linked to the Minnesota Academic Standards.
How-to Guide from Slow Food USA
This guide offers a clear road-map for developing a successful school garden program.
Whole Kids Foundation
Webinars on School Garden Program Sustainability and Garden to Cafeteria Programs.
Curriculum/Instructional Activities
School Garden Weekly
School Garden Weekly shares wonderful information for starting and maintaining a successful school garden.
Garden Activities
Garden related activities and hands-on lessons that can be tied to your regular curriculum & for families to learn together, while encouraging love for nature and the environment.
School Garden Partnerships
Midwest Food Connection
These natural foods lessons are available for grades K-5 and are tailored to the specific age of the students. (Fee based program)
Harvest Moon Edible Landscapes
Harvest Moon can help with garden design, technical assistance, fundraising assistance, and curriculum consultation for school gardens.