Here are some monthly activities to do with children out in the garden.

January
Explore activities like garden ice sculptures and bird feeders, as well as planning, fundraising and grants.

February
Get outdoors and try snow painting ,tracking animal tracks or cut some forsythia or pussy willow and force them to bloom indoors. Plus, try a seed germination test, start cool-season crops indoors, and more!

March
Prepare the soil, get the soil tested, sow seeds indoors, transplant cool season crops, time for a haircut, use your senses for signs of spring.

April
Plant a tree, prepare the soil, sow seeds, harden them off, divide and uncover.

May
Harden off seedlings, add a literacy component, transplant warm season crops, harvest cool season crops, thin out seedlings, extend the season

June
Caring for a school garden when students are on summer break can be a real challenge. Learn how to build support, as well as some must-do and fun summer activities.

July
A discussion on chemical-free gardening and steps you can take to keep pests to a minimum.

August
Back-to-school activities to engage children in garden exploration.


September
The garden may be starting to slow down, but you still have time to sow fast-growing seeds, weed, explore the plant lifecycle hands-on, and more!

October
Read more about late season harvests, putting the garden to bed, composting, planting and seed studies.

November
Read about garden clean up, preparing for spring planting, mulching, tool inventories, and creating bird habitats.

December
Get ready to make next year's garden plans, investigate fundraising opportunities, apply for grants, and maintain winter habitats.