Spring Preparation for School Gardens (Virtual Workshop)

Watch the virtual workshop we hosted on March 11, 2026. You'll find follow-up resources below the recording.

As the weather warms, spring is a crucial time for school gardens. Thoughtful planning ensures your school garden community can learn valuable lessons, build essential skills, and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the school year ends. We will break down the planning stages for early, mid, and late spring. You'll learn best practices for essential gardening tasks, including garden bed preparation, tool care, and planting schedules. This workshop will help prepare school garden communities for a successful spring growing season. Participants will also learn how to plan community events and cultivate experiences for students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw8CaoGueZM

View the slides from the workshop in the PDF below.

Spring Preparation for School Gardens.pdf

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Additional Resources

• A Year in the Life of a School Garden

• Vegetable and Herb Spring Planting Calendar

• Crop Plan Templates

• Sample Watering Volunteer Sign Up for the Summer