A comprehensive guide to support school garden programs in the District.
Version 2: Summer 2025
This guide is intended for a broad audience including teachers, school administrators, community-based organization staff, community members, and parents. It provides recommendations for establishing a new school garden program, maintaining an existing school garden program, and using the school garden for instruction.
This guide was created by the United States Botanic Garden, the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of the State Superintendent of Education, and City Blossoms.
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