Shared Garden Program for Schools
Students learning to grow food at school
Since 2012, Valley Verde’s Shared Garden Program for Schools has helped students learn to grow culturally preferred organic vegetables. Title 1 schools participate for free! Along with its sister Shared Garden Program for Individuals, the two provide children and adults a “shared” gardening experience!
Are you a teacher interested in your students learning how to garden?
​The Shared Garden Program for School provides:​
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Gardening education material
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One or more garden beds (based on number of participating teachers)
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Gardening supplies (compost, drip irrigation, soil, and seedlings)
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Garden visits and individualized guidance
The educational material includes lessons on composting, water-saving irrigation methods, drought-tolerant plants, approaches to avoiding chemical pesticides and herbicides, and more. In addition to gardening basics, students learn about nutrition, ecological principles, and environmental sustainability.
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Contact us if you have any questions or apply below.
