Resources and Curriculum
Establishing and maintaining a school garden requires many skills and a medley of information.
From preparing soil to finding funding, HISGN is here to support. The Hawaii Farm to School Hui, and the National Farm to School Network have great resources, and we have also compiled some of our favorites here.
School Garden Talk Story - Hawaii based support organization
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School Garden Support Organization for Covid-19
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Green Schoolyards National Covid-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative
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School Garden Curriculum
There is a wealth of school garden curriculum available today. Many teachers use a mix of curricula to help guide their activities with students. Most curricula can be easily adapted for Hawai‘i.
Farm to Early Care and Education
Check out the high quality activities, recipes and trainings available to parents and educators through Farm to Keiki - a book and a movement to encourage hands-on opportunities for our youngest learners.
Nutritional Curriculum
Included on this page are great curriculum resources for Garden Educators and Class Teachers that can enhance nutritional education for your students and program.
School Garden Island Resources
Where to get soil amendments, plants, tools, and garden supplies right here on Hawai‘i Island.
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Farm to School Resources
Join the movement to connect Hawai‘i’s schools with fresh, locally grown food.
Funding Opportunities
Community partnerships and fundraising ideas for sustaining school garden programs.
School Garden Research Papers & Reports
Studies, research, and reports that demonstrate the benefits of school learning garden programs.
Best Practices for School Gardens
Resources recommending best practices for starting and maintaining a safe, healthy school garden.
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Additional Resources
SOIL
Healthy soil is the key to successful gardens and farms.
INVASIVE SPECIES
The invasion of Hawai‘i by insects, disease-causing organisms, weeds, and other plant and animal pests is the single-greatest threat to Hawai‘i’s economy and natural environment and to the health and lifestyle of Hawai‘i’s people.
FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES
School gardens serve as exciting learning laboratories and are an important component of farm-to-school programs. The produce grown will be eaten and shared with students, their families, and the community. Basic food safety guidelines are important to follow for everyone who works in a school garden with students.
BEES
One out of every three bites of food we eat are because of bees. Support our pollinators!
SCHOOL ORCHARD
Suggested orchard-crop varieties for school gardens. These varieties are all good for either eating out of hand, or easily cutting for snacks. Develop a plan for care and harvesting before planting orchard trees, and be sure to provide ample space for easy fruit picking! How to Plant a Tree
VERMICULTURE RESOURCES
Worms turn food and plant scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Learn how to harness the power of worms for explosive growth in the garden!