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The Edible Schoolyard - http://www.edibleschoolyard.org/
A non-profit program located on over one acre of land on the campus of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School in Berkeley, California. The focus is on organic gardening, cooking, and coursework related to both. |
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KidsGardening.com - http://www.kidsgardening.com/
Features kid oriented gardening information, a free newsletter, and e-mail pals. |
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Aggie Horticulture Just For Kids - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/
Kid-friendly tips about plants and gardens, nutrition of garden products, composting, sociohorticulture (humans interacting with plants/gardens), and the outdoors in general. |
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Junior Master Gardener Program - http://jmgkids.us/
Program for American youth of all ages that uses fun activities to teach horticulture and environmental science concepts. |
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Michigan 4-H Children's Garden - http://4hgarden.msu.edu/
From Michigan State University. A place where plants, children, and imaginations come together. |
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School Garden Wizard - http://www.schoolgardenwizard.org/
Lesson plans and activities for planning and growing a garden. Created for America's K-12 school community by the United States Botanic Garden and Chicago Botanic Garden. |
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Gardening For Kids - http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/3313/
Information about kid friendly plants, bulbs, and gardening basics. |
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NPR : Saving Kids from 'Nature Deficit Disorder' - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4665933
Author Richard Louv talks about his new book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder." Louv argues that kids are so plugged into television and video games that they've lost their connection to the natural world. [4:55 streaming audio broadcast] |
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Seeds of Change Garden: Activities in Four Seasons - http://www.mnh.si.edu/archives/garden/seasons/
Smithsonian Institute project for creating old and new world gardens and exchange gardens. Tips on preparing the garden, planting vegetables, and tending the garden. |
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The Bulb Project - http://www.thebulbproject.org
Features activities and projects for kids that involve gardening with bulbs, including forcing them in winter and creating a labyrinth garden. |
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Great Plant Escape - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/tg/c1-before.html
An elementary plant science program for 4th and 5th grade students. Helps increase understanding of how food grows. |
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Kid's Garden - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/kids_gardening
Information, articles, links, ideas for kids and gardening. From Suite101.com |
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Gardening With Kids - http://www.gardening-with-kids.com/
Includes advice and general information on gardening with kids. |
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Roots and Shoots School Garden - http://www.rootsnshoots.info/
Presents the history of two school gardens in Virginia and California, an overview of theme gardens, and a form to request a handbook and slide show with information on starting a new garden of its kind. |
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Kid's Valley Webgarden - http://www.copper-tree.ca/garden/index.html
Tips and ideas for kids interested in gardening. Learn all about planning a garden, planting, plant care, and harvesting. |
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Interest Your Kids In Gardening - http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/interest_your_kids_in/gardening.html
Tips and activity suggestions, with related links. |
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Cool Kids Grow - http://www.coolkidsgrow.com
New Zealand-based site with information about gardening for kids, as well as a kids gardening club areas with competitions, games, and activity sheets. |
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Linda's Garden - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6160/
Resources, information and tips for kids gardening. Also an award for kids' gardening pages. |
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Biblical Gardens - http://www.sover.net/~hkfamily/Pages/ChildrenAndGardens.html
Children's biblical gardens in Fair Haven, Vermont. |
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Baby Elf Centre - http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/6700/permakid.html
Permaculture means 'permanent agriculture' a natural way of growing healthy plants that we eat. For young children. |