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Getting a school garden started

A practical 4-page guide for planning and establishing a school garden, covering site selection, soil assessment and improvement, composting, accessibility, drainage, wildlife encouragement, and basic growing considerations to help educators create a successful growing space with children and young people.

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School Food Matters
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