Community and School Gardens

Sustainable Community and School Gardens

Over the last 10 months, myself and many others have been involved in a number of community and school garden endeavors in the greater Phoenix area. In this short time, we've seen many gardens come...

Started by Jennifer Oct 6.

Community Gardeners Monthly Gathering at the MarketC 27 Replies

Calling all community gardeners and those who want to learn more - I am starting a gathering (think support) group for anyone who is at all interested in community gardens. I co-lead an effort on a...

Tagged: Gardens, Community

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Jennifer Sep 13.

Want to see a successful community garden in action?

Tour - Scottsdale Community Garden Saturday, Aug 29th from 8AM to 9:30 AM Location: Scottsdale Community Garden at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd. Scottsdale Suggested donation:...

Started by Anne Goldfeld Aug 23.

Looking for School Curriculum 5 Replies

Hello All I'm helping start a community garden that will be utilized by an elementary school in South Phoenix and we were hoping to find an existing curriculum that we could give to the school to ...

Started by Ben. Last reply by Anne Goldfeld Aug 19.

Grants for School Gardens

The grants below are for gardens with an educational purpose for children http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org/s of luck to you! Doreen

Tagged: gardens, school, Grants

Started by Doreen Pollack Aug 18.

Our school needs donations to build compost bins. 7 Replies

My name is Elizabeth Yazzie and I am a 7th grade Language Arts teacher at Madison Park. All year my students have been reading articles and writing essays on composting. We are now ready to begin b...

Started by Elizabeth Yazzie. Last reply by Nichol May 14.

School Garden 8 Replies

Has anyone here started a school garden at a public elementary school? The PTA president at my kids school just asked me to head it up if they do. I am so excited, but concerned about rules and reg...

Started by Erika. Last reply by Nichol May 13.

Community Vegetable Garden 3 Replies

"Community vegetable garden: Looking for two additional members (or families) for a newly established community vegetable garden located at 64th Street / Cactus vicinity in Scottsdale. We are using...

Started by Jenni. Last reply by Windlord May 6.

Garden Camp for Educators in Ohio 1 Reply

From Roberta Paolo aka Granny, who spoke at AZ Homegrown Solutions' first event! Granny’s Garden School, Inc. Teaching in the Gardens The largest and most comprehensive school garden program in th...

Started by Anne Goldfeld. Last reply by Myron Apr 24.

Tree planting event at Nuestro Park

I know many of you are interested in helping out with community projects. We will be hosting a tree planting in Nuestro Park on April 25th. Please see this link for details. http://azhomegrownsolut...

Started by Jennifer Mar 23.

Two Community Garden Opportunities this Saturday - Permaculture in Action! 3 Replies

Saturday 3/21 from 9:30 to 11:30 Location: Roots & Shoots garden at Scottsdale Community College. Orgainizer: Anne Goldfeld Email for more info and directions:anneagoldfeld@resourcesforhealth.o...

Started by Jennifer. Last reply by Anne Goldfeld Mar 22.

Considering starting a Community Garden 2 Replies

I have the resources but not the knowledge (yet). This group would be great for me to get some great tips. Looking forward to meeting you. Wednesdays are good for me.

Started by Peggy. Last reply by Peggy Mar 21.

Fundraising for your school or community garden

Check this out if you need to raise money for your garden. Seeds of Change seeds are good quality and many people are gardening now - so win/win for all! http://www.seedsofchange.com/healthy-fundrai

Started by Doreen Pollack Mar 18.

Nominations for Garden Crusader Awards deadline is June 15, 2009

Gardener's Supply Invites Nominations for Garden Crusader Awards > > Deadline: June 15, 2009 > > The Garden Crusader Awards were created by Gardener's Supply > ( http://www.gardeners...

Started by Doreen Pollack Mar 18.

Volunteer Available 4 Replies

Hi all. I just wanted to post that I am available for anyone who needs some help with their garden. I am currently out of work so while I'm in the process of looking for something new I also have a...

Started by ronbravo. Last reply by ronbravo Mar 17.

Next Community & School Gardens Gathering is next week - Wed 3/18 1 Reply

Please join us at the Phoenix Downtown Market for the Community and School Garden Enthusiasts gathering on Wed. March 18th from 6:00 - 7:30. In February about 25 people showed up to meet and exchan...

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by the other Jennifer Mar 17.

New School Gardens book from Permaculture Institute of Australia!

"Outdoor Classrooms, A Handbook for School Gardens" is available from the PcIA... Just released - tomorrow! - it's available at http://tinyurl.com/avd4ss UPDATED - one character off! Best... Myron

Tagged: Resources

Started by Myron Mar 9.

2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards - RFP for a Grant - deadline Oct 2009

National Gardening Association Announces 2009 Healthy Sprouts > Awards Program > > Deadline: October 17, 2009 > > The National Gardening Association ( http://www.garden.org/ ) > e...

Started by Doreen Pollack Mar 6.

Book - Creating Outdoor Classrooms

This is a great book - the full title is Creating Outdoor Classrooms - Schoolyard Habitats and Gardens for the Southwest by Lauri Macmillan Johnson. ISBN 978-0-292-71746-6 $39.95

Started by Doreen Pollack Mar 3.

Resources for Community & School Gardens 1 Reply

Here are the resources I spoke about at the meeting this week. American Community Gardenrs Association - post grants and other uselful information on site and via email. http://www.communitygarden...

Tagged: school, grants, gardens, community

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Jenni Feb 21.