Shared Garden Program for Schools
Since 2012, Valley Verde’s Shared Garden Program for Schools has helped students learn to grow culturally preferred organic vegetables. Title 1 schools participate for free! Along with its sister Shared Garden Program for Individuals, the two provide children and adults a “shared” gardening experience!
Are you a teacher interested in your students learning how to garden?
​The Shared Garden Program for School provides:​
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Gardening education material
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One or more garden beds (based on number of participating teachers)
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Gardening supplies (compost, drip irrigation, soil, and seedlings)
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Garden visits and individualized guidance
How the Program Works
​Program Begins: January
Materials Distribution:
Garden Beds - March
Seeds and Seedlings - April
Program Concludes: May/June
The educational material includes lessons on composting, water-saving irrigation methods, drought-tolerant plants, approaches to avoiding chemical pesticides and herbicides, and more. In addition to gardening basics, students learn about nutrition, ecological principles, and environmental sustainability.​​
How to Join
​Step One: Express Interest
Fill out our Interest Form below to let us know you want to participate.​​
Step Two: Watch your Inbox
We’ll send official applications to everyone on our interest list one month before the program begins.
Step Three: Apply & Enroll
Complete the formal application to secure your spot! We will have a teacher orientation in January.
​​Contact us if you have any questions! We're looking forward to working with you in the garden!