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Designed to provide you with the resources needed to successfully implement plant-based lessons into your classroom, the following articles provide background information for a wide variety of garden-related topics.

Companion Planting
Arranging crops so they complement each other in some way is known as companion planting. Plants that have different requirements — for nutrients, sunlight, and space, for
Valentine’s Day Botany
The cacao tree and rose bush are the botanical royalty of Valentine’s Day. What better way to show your love than through a gift of chocolate and flowers? With plant products in
Indoor Gardening
Does the weather have you stuck inside your classroom? Invite the outdoors in… plant an indoor garden! Most classrooms garden during the fall and spring, but by incorporating
The Healing Power of Plants
From natural disasters to acts of senseless violence, this fall we were reminded that despite our best efforts, the children in our lives cannot be completely shielded from
Growing Food
Ask your students to tell you where our food comes from. Do they respond with a restaurant or a grocery store name? Do they suggest it is made in a factory? What about on a
Gardening with Kids Shop
The Gardening with Kids Shop is a special part of the National Gardening Association developed to support our mission of promoting home, school, and community gardening as a means
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Plant the seeds for world peace in your garden. The garden offers a laboratory for students to observe how all living things are interconnected and must stay in balance to thrive
Plant it Forward
Youth gardens offer many opportunities for gardeners to give back to their community. Drawing from the concept of “Pay It Forward,” by which a person who has received a gift
Healthy Sprouts Deadline Extended
Due to Hurricane Sandy we will be extending the deadline for the Healthy Sprouts Award applications until November 5th at 11:59pm.   Click here for more details.
The Youth Garden Grant
Plants. Soil. Shovels. Inspiration. Motivation. Recognition. As sponsor of the Youth Garden Grant Program, The Home Depot provides schools and nonprofit organizations with the
Plant a Thankful Gardener
Thanking volunteers and sponsors is an important activity for all youth garden programs. Although appreciation for contributions should be shown year round, Thanksgiving, a
Youth Program Spotlight: Growing Power Inc.
Growing Power Chicago Lights Urban Farm is located in the heart of the city of Chicago.  Since 2002, Growing Power has worked in collaboration with Chicago’s Fourth
Youth Program Spotlight: Growing Power Inc. 2012 Jamba Juice "It's All About the Fruit and Veggies" Grant Winner
Growing Power Chicago Lights Urban Farm is located in the heart of the city of Chicago.  Since 2002, Growing Power has worked in collaboration with Chicago’s Fourth
Youth Garden Spotlight: Twelve Stones CDC Community Garden
Having had a mild winter, the Twelve Stones Community Garden kicked-off their first youth garden in February 2012. Students jumped at the chance to get raised beds started,
Youth Garden Spotlight: Myers Elementery School
Since 2006, Students at Myers Elementary School have been involved in every aspect of the garden. Students engage in lessons on historical plantings, nutritional information,

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