School Garden Planning Guide

Developed by the California School Garden Network (with our Kentucky twist), this guide takes you through all the questions you should answer and resources you will need to make a garden-based program work. And the solution for you may be a a few container gardens in your classroom.

1. Introduction to School Gardens

2. Planning Your School Garden

3. Linking Gardens to School Curriculum

4. Promoting Healthy Living

5. Designing Your School Garden

6. Finding Supplies and Funding Your Garden

7. Planting Your School Garden

8. Maintaining Your School Garden

9. Sustaining Your School Garden

Additional Worksheets and Planning Guides

• Garden Management Checklist - PDF

• Budget Worksheet - Excel

• Outdoor Classroom Management Tips

This virtual workshop was provided in May 2023 by the Kentucky Farm to School Network.