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Art in the Garden
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- May 28, 2024 Resources to Bring Art into the Garden May 28, 2024
- Jan 21, 2021 Mapas de Sonido Jan 21, 2021
- Jan 21, 2021 Sound Maps Jan 21, 2021
- Nov 30, 2020 Gifts from the Garden Webinar Nov 30, 2020
- Nov 4, 2020 Pedacitos de ArcoÍris Nov 4, 2020
- Nov 4, 2020 Semillas Voladoras Nov 4, 2020
- Oct 29, 2020 Pulseras de Cinta Oct 29, 2020
- Sep 29, 2020 Mi Jardín Pequeño Sep 29, 2020
- May 30, 2020 Paper Pots May 30, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Samara Seeds - Make a Flying Seed Model May 29, 2020
- May 28, 2020 Flower Bling May 28, 2020
- May 22, 2020 Rainbow Chips May 22, 2020
- May 11, 2020 Nature Journaling May 11, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Wheat Heads May 4, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Rock Painting May 4, 2020
- Apr 19, 2020 Pressed Flower Card Apr 19, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Seed Spheres Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Little Munchkins Apr 4, 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 Root View Cups Mar 30, 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 Tape Bracelets Mar 30, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Birdseed Wreaths Jan 27, 2020
- Jul 9, 2013 The Fine Art of Flower Pounding - Making Floral Prints Video Jul 9, 2013
- Jan 31, 2012 Making Garden Signs Jan 31, 2012
- May 13, 2011 My Tiny Garden May 13, 2011
- Dec 14, 2010 Reuse and Repurpose in the Garden Dec 14, 2010
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Assessing Your Program
3
- May 12, 2021 Gardens for Learning - Guide Book May 12, 2021
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Jan 16, 2011 2010 - 2011 California School Garden Survey Jan 16, 2011
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Budgeting and Funding
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- May 12, 2021 Gardens for Learning - Guide Book May 12, 2021
- Mar 21, 2021 Finding Supplies & Budgeting Resources Mar 21, 2021
- Mar 21, 2021 Healthy Fundraisers Mar 21, 2021
- Mar 4, 2020 Grant Searching Resources Mar 4, 2020
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Jul 13, 2015 Webinar: Innovative Ways to Fund Your School Garden Jul 13, 2015
- Jan 12, 2014 Regional Support Models for Sustaining School Gardens Webinar Jan 12, 2014
- Dec 16, 2012 Sustaining School Gardens - Funding Garden Coordinators Dec 16, 2012
- Nov 30, 2011 School Garden Regional Support Models Nov 30, 2011
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Edible Education - Lessons & Activities
28
- Oct 24, 2023 California Farm to School Stories Oct 24, 2023
- Apr 29, 2021 One-Bite Lessons Apr 29, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Taste Testing Apr 2, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Cooking with Kids Apr 2, 2021
- Feb 26, 2021 Stir Fry Day - Farm to School Cooking Webinar Feb 26, 2021
- Oct 20, 2020 Sopa de Piedra Oct 20, 2020
- Sep 29, 2020 Mi Jardín Pequeño Sep 29, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Six Seed Trail Mix Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Citrus Salsa Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Pesto Green Sauce Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Herbed Flat Bread Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Soft Pretzels Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Veggie Roll-Ups Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Sun Tea Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Kale Smash Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Honey Seed Snacks Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Garden Frittata Apr 4, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Garden Green Smoothies Apr 4, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Stone Soup Apr 4, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Fruit Leather Recipe Jan 27, 2020
- Mar 22, 2015 Farm to la Escuela: Nutrition Education with English Language Learners Mar 22, 2015
- Aug 12, 2014 Power Plate Aug 12, 2014
- Apr 30, 2013 Farm and Garden Jokes Apr 30, 2013
- Apr 18, 2013 Policy and Protocols for School Gardens and Garden to Cafeteria Apr 18, 2013
- Feb 29, 2012 2012 ~ Family Gardening Book Feb 29, 2012
- Feb 2, 2012 Feeling Fine with Fresh Foods Lesson Packet Feb 2, 2012
- May 13, 2011 My Tiny Garden May 13, 2011
- Dec 15, 2010 Chard, Eat It! Dec 15, 2010
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En Español
10
- Jul 28, 2022 Spanish Language Garden Resources Jul 28, 2022
- Jan 21, 2021 Mapas de Sonido Jan 21, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Licuado de Suelo Jan 12, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021 Sábana Sacudida Jan 4, 2021
- Nov 4, 2020 Pedacitos de ArcoÍris Nov 4, 2020
- Nov 4, 2020 Semillas Voladoras Nov 4, 2020
- Oct 29, 2020 Pulseras de Cinta Oct 29, 2020
- Oct 20, 2020 Sopa de Piedra Oct 20, 2020
- Sep 29, 2020 Mi Jardín Pequeño Sep 29, 2020
- Mar 22, 2015 Farm to la Escuela: Nutrition Education with English Language Learners Mar 22, 2015
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Garden Education - Lessons & Activities
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- May 28, 2024 Resources to Bring Art into the Garden May 28, 2024
- May 24, 2021 Garden-Based Learning Literature Lists May 24, 2021
- Jan 21, 2021 Sound Maps Jan 21, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Soil Shake Jan 12, 2021
- Nov 30, 2020 Gifts from the Garden Webinar Nov 30, 2020
- Nov 4, 2020 Semillas Voladoras Nov 4, 2020
- May 30, 2020 Everyone Needs a Rock May 30, 2020
- May 30, 2020 Paper Pots May 30, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Samara Seeds - Make a Flying Seed Model May 29, 2020
- May 29, 2020 Playing Human Camera May 29, 2020
- May 28, 2020 Flower Bling May 28, 2020
- May 25, 2020 Family Walks May 25, 2020
- May 22, 2020 Rainbow Chips May 22, 2020
- May 12, 2020 Card Hike May 12, 2020
- May 11, 2020 Nature Journaling May 11, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Wheat Heads May 4, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Rock Painting May 4, 2020
- Apr 28, 2020 Sheet Shake Apr 28, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Making an Olla Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 19, 2020 Pressed Flower Card Apr 19, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Leafy Water Play Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Spider Web Hunt Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 Seed Spheres Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Little Munchkins Apr 4, 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 Bug Races Mar 31, 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other Mar 31, 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 Root View Cups Mar 30, 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 Tape Bracelets Mar 30, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Birdseed Wreaths Jan 27, 2020
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Sep 12, 2018 Webinar and Curriculum - The Soil Story: Unearthing Connections Between Climate Change, the Food We Eat, and Human Health Sep 12, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 Make a Weather Station Apr 19, 2018
- Aug 2, 2017 Independent Stations - Caretaking and Monitoring the Garden Aug 2, 2017
- Jun 22, 2017 Garden Pathways Jun 22, 2017
- Jul 29, 2016 On Farm Education Resources Jul 29, 2016
- Oct 28, 2014 Outdoor Classroom Management Webinar Oct 28, 2014
- Feb 5, 2014 The Ultimate School Composting Resource Page Feb 5, 2014
- Feb 5, 2014 Composting Lesson Resources and Videos Feb 5, 2014
- Dec 11, 2013 Content Standards in the Garden Dec 11, 2013
- Sep 11, 2013 Inquiry in the Garden Webinar Sep 11, 2013
- Jul 9, 2013 The Fine Art of Flower Pounding - Making Floral Prints Video Jul 9, 2013
- Apr 30, 2013 Farm and Garden Jokes Apr 30, 2013
- Nov 20, 2012 Book Review: Our School Garden! by Rick Swann Nov 20, 2012
- Sep 3, 2012 100 Plus Years of Garden-Based Learning Sep 3, 2012
- Aug 14, 2012 Seed Saving Resources Aug 14, 2012
- Aug 13, 2012 Growing Questions - Inquiry in the Garden Aug 13, 2012
- Feb 29, 2012 2012 ~ Family Gardening Book Feb 29, 2012
- Nov 1, 2011 "Help! I'm the New Garden Parent” - Online Lessons and Resources for Garden Educators Nov 1, 2011
- Sep 7, 2011 Worm Composting Resources and Video Sep 7, 2011
- Aug 13, 2011 Garden Scavenger Hunts Aug 13, 2011
- Jan 23, 2011 Farm and Garden Educator Resource Round-up Jan 23, 2011
- May 22, 2010 Worm Bin Bingo May 22, 2010
- Jan 22, 2010 "Back Pocket" Garden Activities Jan 22, 2010
- Jun 5, 2008 Compost Sifting Lesson Jun 5, 2008
- Apr 22, 2003 Managing an Effective Outdoor Classroom Apr 22, 2003
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Garden Tips & Care
33
- Dec 8, 2023 Garden Bed Design Plans Dec 8, 2023
- May 12, 2021 Gardens for Learning - Guide Book May 12, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Harvesting Apr 2, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Soil & Garden Beds Apr 2, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Maintaining Your Garden Apr 2, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Seedling & Transplanting Apr 2, 2021
- Mar 2, 2021 Gardening and Fruit Tree Care Resources from the UCSC Farm Mar 2, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Family Gardening Resources and Webinars Feb 16, 2021
- Oct 5, 2020 Raising Backyard Chickens Oct 5, 2020
- May 30, 2020 Paper Pots May 30, 2020
- May 22, 2020 Amazing Reseeding Annuals May 22, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Making an Olla Apr 20, 2020
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Jun 15, 2018 Whole Class Garden Caretaker Activities Jun 15, 2018
- Aug 2, 2017 Independent Stations - Caretaking and Monitoring the Garden Aug 2, 2017
- Sep 25, 2014 Steps to a Successful Garden Workday Sep 25, 2014
- Mar 15, 2014 How Do Schools Compost? Mar 15, 2014
- Feb 12, 2014 School-Wide Compost Programs Feb 12, 2014
- Feb 11, 2014 District-wide Composting Feb 11, 2014
- Feb 5, 2014 The Ultimate School Composting Resource Page Feb 5, 2014
- Feb 5, 2014 Composting Lesson Resources and Videos Feb 5, 2014
- Dec 10, 2013 Saving Water in the Garden Dec 10, 2013
- Jul 12, 2013 Detergent Bottle Watering Can Jul 12, 2013
- Sep 3, 2012 100 Plus Years of Garden-Based Learning Sep 3, 2012
- Aug 14, 2012 Seed Saving Resources Aug 14, 2012
- Feb 29, 2012 2012 ~ Family Gardening Book Feb 29, 2012
- Nov 1, 2011 "Help! I'm the New Garden Parent” - Online Lessons and Resources for Garden Educators Nov 1, 2011
- Sep 7, 2011 Worm Composting Resources and Video Sep 7, 2011
- Jan 23, 2011 Farm and Garden Educator Resource Round-up Jan 23, 2011
- Nov 21, 2010 Planting Perennials Nov 21, 2010
- Mar 25, 2010 Edible Crop Planning Mar 25, 2010
- Jun 5, 2008 Compost Sifting Lesson Jun 5, 2008
- May 15, 2003 Summer Vacation for Your Garden May 15, 2003
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Impacts of School Gardens
5
- Jun 21, 2023 Impacts of School Gardens - Summary Documents Jun 21, 2023
- May 12, 2021 Gardens for Learning - Guide Book May 12, 2021
- Jun 20, 2018 Quotes Jun 20, 2018
- Jun 22, 2017 Garden Pathways Jun 22, 2017
- Jan 14, 2010 Rebuttal to to Cultivating Failure Jan 14, 2010
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Plan and Design
22
- Dec 8, 2023 Garden Bed Design Plans Dec 8, 2023
- May 12, 2021 Gardens for Learning - Guide Book May 12, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Soil & Garden Beds Apr 2, 2021
- Mar 21, 2021 Design Your School Garden Space Mar 21, 2021
- May 22, 2020 Amazing Reseeding Annuals May 22, 2020
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Sep 25, 2014 Steps to a Successful Garden Workday Sep 25, 2014
- Apr 22, 2014 One Garden, Many Schools: Multi-Use School Garden Models Apr 22, 2014
- Apr 18, 2013 Policy and Protocols for School Gardens and Garden to Cafeteria Apr 18, 2013
- Feb 6, 2013 School Garden Design Webinar Feb 6, 2013
- Aug 14, 2012 Seed Saving Resources Aug 14, 2012
- Apr 22, 2012 Make A Human Sundial Apr 22, 2012
- Feb 29, 2012 2012 ~ Family Gardening Book Feb 29, 2012
- Jan 31, 2012 Making Garden Signs Jan 31, 2012
- Nov 1, 2011 "Help! I'm the New Garden Parent” - Online Lessons and Resources for Garden Educators Nov 1, 2011
- Aug 22, 2011 400 Interns and Counting - Working with Interns at The Garden Classroom Aug 22, 2011
- Aug 22, 2011 Asphalt to Ecosystems - Greening Your Schoolyard Aug 22, 2011
- Jan 23, 2011 Farm and Garden Educator Resource Round-up Jan 23, 2011
- Dec 14, 2010 Reuse and Repurpose in the Garden Dec 14, 2010
- Nov 21, 2010 Planting Perennials Nov 21, 2010
- Jun 15, 2010 Chicken Coop Design Jun 15, 2010
- Mar 25, 2010 Edible Crop Planning Mar 25, 2010
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School Garden Networking
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- Nov 20, 2019 Garden Tour Promoters Pack Nov 20, 2019
- Aug 16, 2019 Education Outside Resources for School Garden Programs Aug 16, 2019
- Sep 25, 2014 Steps to a Successful Garden Workday Sep 25, 2014
- Apr 22, 2014 One Garden, Many Schools: Multi-Use School Garden Models Apr 22, 2014
- Jan 12, 2014 Regional Support Models for Sustaining School Gardens Webinar Jan 12, 2014
- Nov 30, 2011 School Garden Regional Support Models Nov 30, 2011
- Aug 22, 2011 400 Interns and Counting - Working with Interns at The Garden Classroom Aug 22, 2011
- Jan 16, 2011 2010 - 2011 California School Garden Survey Jan 16, 2011
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Webinars
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- May 16, 2021 School Garden Support Organization Network Webinars May 16, 2021
- Feb 26, 2021 Stir Fry Day - Farm to School Cooking Webinar Feb 26, 2021
- Nov 30, 2020 Gifts from the Garden Webinar Nov 30, 2020
- Oct 5, 2020 Raising Backyard Chickens Oct 5, 2020
- Sep 12, 2018 Webinar and Curriculum - The Soil Story: Unearthing Connections Between Climate Change, the Food We Eat, and Human Health Sep 12, 2018
- Jul 13, 2015 Webinar: Innovative Ways to Fund Your School Garden Jul 13, 2015
- Sep 23, 2014 Next Generation Science in the Garden Webinar Sep 23, 2014
- Jan 13, 2014 Common Core in the Garden Webinar Jan 13, 2014
- Jan 12, 2014 Regional Support Models for Sustaining School Gardens Webinar Jan 12, 2014
- Sep 11, 2013 Inquiry in the Garden Webinar Sep 11, 2013
- Apr 18, 2013 Policy and Protocols for School Gardens and Garden to Cafeteria Apr 18, 2013
- Feb 6, 2013 School Garden Design Webinar Feb 6, 2013