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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
— Chinese Proverb

Lesson plans for teaching students about gardening, including identifying plants, soil properties, and garden creatures.

(Growing-Minds.org)

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A list of crops that are good for school and youth gardens, includes radishes, sunflowers, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, peas, potatoes, and carrots. (SeedMoney)

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A collection of resources for vegetable gardening, including handbooks on identifying and managing diseases, and growing a healthy garden without chemicals. (National Agricultural Library)

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A resource for finding tools and materials for gardening, including hoes, rakes, shovels, hand trowels, and cultivators. (KidsGardening)

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A comprehensive guide for Florida teachers to help plan, fund, create, and learn with a school garden.

(Florida Agriculture in the Classroom)

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Whether you are just starting or a veteran green thumb, learn how to plan, implement, and sustain your school garden project. These resources will also help you know how to get your garden harvests into the cafeteria. (Florida Farm to School)

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Following are several resources to help you plan lessons and activities for engaging children and youth in your garden, whether located at a school, museum, community farm, or other site. (American Horticultural Society)

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Looking for inspiration? Dig into these top-rated resources! Use the filters to explore guides, curricula, webinars and more for teaching and learning through the garden. (Kids Garden Community)

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Learning in the Garden - Teachers Guide PDF - Children can learn new skills, have fun, play, and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden tending plants, and growing their food. (Friends of the Earth Malta)

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Educational Gardening Resources Compiled by Life Lab Science Program. Downloadable PDF “For the Gardener” organic gardening tip sheet. (Peaceful Playgrounds)

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We rounded up our favorite online and print teacher resources for integrating garden-based and food learning into your classroom. (Little Green Thumbs)

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SNAP-Ed in the Garden · SNAP-Ed and School Gardens · Gardening Lesson Plans for SNAP-Educators · More Gardening Resources.

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(UF IFAS) - The purpose of the Story of Florida Citrus infographic was to provide the audience with a visual and clear understanding of the Florida citrus process. The infographic provides some general facts about the industry and then illustrates the entire process of citrus production.

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UF IFAS - Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles

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“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.”
— Gertrude Jekyll