Hi! The recording of last night's Community Chat on Garden Layout is attached and resources that were shared are included below. Thank you to everyone who attended for a fantastic conversation! I loved the enthusiasm and ideas that were shared.
I also want to let everyone know that KidsGardening is working on a youth garden design course that will be available later this year. Stay tuned for that!
Questions about anything covered in the Chat or not covered? Reply here or start a new thread.
Resources…
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General resources related to garden layout:
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School Garden Guide (Really great resource from our topic specialists! This free guide provides guidance for establishing a new school garden, maintaining an existing school garden, or using the school garden for instruction.)
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Greenhouse Manual (We did not specifically discuss greenhouses during this Chat but this is a great free resource from our topic specialists created for educators wanting to better use new or existing greenhouses for programming.)
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Designing a School Garden (A collection of resources for any garden setting on topics such as container gardening, accessibility, and more.)
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Accessible gardening:
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Creating an outdoor learning space and shade ideas:
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Convert-a-Bench (Example of a dual-purpose bench that converts to a desk/table. For a less expensive option, see if there's a local carpenter or woodworking class that can make these.)
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Shade and Shelter (information from Green Schoolyards America)
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American Academy of Dermatology Shade Structures Grant
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Check out kids' gear companies for discounts and grants for bulk orders from schools for sun hats and other outdoor gear (LL Bean, Tuffo, OakiWear)
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Just getting started learning outside:
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Volunteer sources:
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Master Gardeners, local vocational schools, high school woodshop/carpentry class, Boy & Girl Scouts, 4H, Honor Society, church groups (e.g. Confirmation classes)
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Composting:
Recording Time Stamps
9:20 - accessible gardening - considerations for starting an adaptive garden with many sources of input during planning
14:20 - examples of sensory garden elements
16:25 - individuals and groups to involve during planning
19:30 - general advice for starting a garden with accessibility in mind
28:25 - creating an outdoor learning space in a garden
38:10 - grant availability for childcare programs
41:20 - options for shade structures and creating shaded spaces in a garden
47:20 - options for materials to use in a garden and where to source materials (and inspiration)
55:20 - incorporating a compost system with limited space
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Amelia Dupuis
Kids Garden Community Manager
KidsGardening
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