Mission Green School Extravaganza!

It has never been more important to green our schools! Not only because schools are around for the future so they need to be sustainable, but also because it teaches children to be green as well!

We will continue Green School Week by focusing on building a school garden. If your school already has one, great! Be sure to be involved. If not, first step is to get one going! Check Rebel Tomato for more resources to start.

You will see that the first step is to get a Garden Committee going. Be sure this group includes students! Even if your child's school doesn't have a lot of property, there are ways to grow veggies and herbs indoors.

Once the Garden Committee is formed and the school administration is ready to devote the space they can, it is time to get some fundraisers going to get seeds, soil if indoors, and supplies.

The California School Garden Network lists several grant opportunities, as well as the National Gardening Association and Kids Gardening!

That's it - easy! 1. Form the Garden Committee 2. Get approval for school space 3. Apply for a grant and/or do a fundraiser to get supplies!

You can view online Setting Up and Running a School Garden by City Farmer which includes all the steps!