 Why should we have a School Garden?
 What are the steps to plan and set-up the garden?
1. Set the aims
2. Get support
3. Decide which classes
4. Decide what to grow
5. Find a garden site
6. Prepare the site
7. Make an action plan
8. Put plan to practise
9. Gardening methods
What can children learn in the garden?
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5. Find a good garden site and deal with local limitations
It is preferable to have the garden in the school grounds or adjacent to them, even if it requires a special effort to prepare an area. If there is no space for gardening at the school, the local authorities or nearby farmers may be able to lend some land. When selecting the land, the help of parents, volunteers and knowledgeable farmers will be important to find out the natural limitations at the site (soil, water availability, weeds, etc.). Their advice is also helpful to determine how much work is necessary to overcome these limitations.
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For more information see "Part 4: Where do we start?" of the FAO manual "Setting up and running a School Garden - a manual for teachers, parents and communities".
6. Prepare the site, including important non-plant elements of the garden (fences,
compost, water, tools, secure storage area, etc.)
What needs to be done before you can grow crops?
If you do not already have a garden, preparing the site could be the most expensive part of your project. After you have found a suitable location, you need to:
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decide what requires improvement; |
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estimate the equipment and supplies needed; |
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discuss how to plan and lay out the garden; and |
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organize the preparation of the site. |
This is the time when you will really appreciate voluntary help!
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For more information see "Part 5: What does our garden need?" of the FAO manual "Setting up and running a School Garden - a manual for teachers, parents and communities".
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Last updated: Saturday, September 30th, 2006 © FAO, 2006.
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