Growing Change

 

Gardening Planning Template Shelmerdine Garden Centre

 

 

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All gardens are unique, these questions are meant to help you expand your thinking about your school’s future garden. 

 

Who are your main contributors?

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                  List the people and resources that will be important to this program along with their roles.

 

What does your space look like?

 

                 What type of garden are you planning? 

                 Do you have a water source?

                 Is it safe?

                 Create a drawing if needed?

 

How will you engage the community?

 

                Who can you reach out to? 

                How will the garden be cared for the in the summer?

                Do you need to educate your community? 

                Are student volunteers possible?

 

 What will you do with harvested produce?

 

              Will each class use it? 

              Are there certain classes that will? 

              Will you share it elsewhere?

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Who in the school will benefit?

 

              Will all classes share the responsibilities? 

              A club?

              A specialty course?

 

 What will you plant?

 

              Are students choosing plants? 

              Seeds? 

              Are you planning for vegetables that are harvested in summer?

              Fall? 

              Is there a specific recipe you are growing for? 

 

How will you share your success?

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             Will you share your garden online? 

             With other teachers? 

             With the community? 

Funds

              Have you secured a grant?

              Is the school funding your project? 

              Do you need to fundraise? 

              How much do you need?