Resources for School Gardeners

In place of in-person School Garden Workshop events in 2020 and 2021, Field to Family is creating digital resources and videos for school gardeners. View more farm to school resources at our Farm to Classroom Resource Portal.

3 Minutes

Meg from Green Iowa AmeriCorps Sustainable Schools walks you through what her team does to engage kids of all ages (K-12) with school gardening and environmental education.

5 Minutes

Farmer Jon Yagla of Millet Seed Farm walks you through his transplanting process, using lettuce starts to demonstrate.

 

10 Minutes

Farmer Bonnie Riggan of Calico Farm walks you through her seed starting process, including the materials she uses, advice for starting seeds indoors and how to “thin out” your trays.

4 minutes

Recommended for Educators and Upper Elementary through High School Students

The Liberty High School Garden is wrapping up its second season, but it’s already a great example of what a school garden can be! Join coordinator Jenny and two of her students on a tour of the garden and hear what they have to say about the value of school gardening.

 

9 minutes

Recommended for Educators and Junior High through High School Students

Learn how Cedar River Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has set up their in-school compost system, both before and during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This video is part of a virtual collection made in place of the originally planned 2020 School Garden Workshop event, cancelled due to the pandemic.

 

3 minutes

Recommended for Educators and Students of All Ages

Learn to plant garlic with Grow: Johnson County! This video is meant to serve as a tutorial and example for Farm to School Instruction, including school gardening and classroom activities.