Developed by Education Outside

Section 1: Laying the Groundwork

• First Steps

Section 2: Site Considerations

• Getting the Most from Your Site
• Necessary Elements
• What Kinds of Beds

Section 3: Groundbreaking, Budgeting, and Financing

• Financial Support
• How to Budget
• How to Plan a Successful Workday

Section 4: A Healthy Outdoor Classroom

• How to Integrate Curriculum
• Classroom Management
• Scheduling

Section 5: Soil, Pests, and Planting

• How to Control Pests
• How to Plant Crops

Section 6: Cooking and Gardening

• Cooking Classroom Management
• Cooking Successfully
• How to Prepare Soil

Section 7: A Long-Term Vision

• How to Sustain a Garden Over Time