Join us as we discuss practical and tried and tested approaches to starting a successful school garden program. Whether you are starting a brand new school garden, reviving an old school garden plan or reviewing your existing program - this episode is for you!
Podcast Outline:
00:00 Welcome to the School Garden Podcast
03:21 Are You Ready to Start, Revive or Review a School Garden?
05:55 Different Purposes and Goals for your Outdoor Space
10:35 Points to Consider when Choosing a Space for your Garden
14:42 Designing the Layout of the Garden
18:37 Essential Tools for School Gardening
20:38 Soil and Mulch: The Foundation of Your Garden
23:20 Building a Support System for School Garden Program Sustainability
26:48 Funding Your School Garden Efforts
29:00 Garden Confession Time
30:50 Concluding Thoughts
Show Notes:
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Websites Mentioned During Podcasts:
Soils and Mulches: Silver Creek Materials
Vegetable plants and starts, seeds, and other garden materials: Russell Feed
Networking and Resources: North Texas School Garden Network: NTxSGN
Funding and Resources - KidsGardening: Kids Gardening
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