Shared Garden Program for Schools
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
Spring Program​​​
Apply (2 mos): Nov 15 - Jan 15
Participate (5 mos): Jan 15 - May 15
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.
