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Florida F2S Academy: School Gardens

Whether you are just starting out, or you are a veteran school gardener, our Florida F2S Academy has resources to help you plan, implement and sustain your school garden project.

These resources will also help you learn how to get your garden harvests into the cafeteria.

How-To Guides    Virtual Field Trips    Subvenciones   Video Tutorials

SCHOOL GARDEN TRAINING SERIES

Coming Fall 2025

A Florida school garden provides countless ways to engage students with hands-on learning opportunities. This training will address the challenges and benefits of starting a school garden while providing insight into how to establish your project.

We are here to support your educational objectives and help make your Florida school garden a beautiful and bountiful place for students to learn.

To be notified when the training launches, sign up for our Farm to School newsletter.

Explore School Gardening Guides & Resources
Guía de Huertos Escolares

La Guía de Huertos Escolares es una guía rápida para iniciar y mantener un huerto escolar en Florida. Le guía a través del proceso de identificación y organización de las personas, organizaciones y recursos necesarios para desarrollar y mantener con éxito un huerto escolar. La columna vertebral de esta guía es un proceso paso a paso para poner en marcha el huerto.

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Guía de Jardinería: Cultivar para Aprender

Cultivar para aprender es una guía de jardinería única y útil para hacer de los huertos escolares lugares hermosos y generosos donde cultivar alimentos nutritivos, así como entornos de aprendizaje vibrantes para los alumnos. Incluye información sobre cómo formar un equipo, nociones básicas de jardinería y orientación sobre cómo mantener y ampliar el huerto.

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Viajes Virtuales a Granjas
Subvenciones para Huertos Escolares
School Garden How-To Videos
Learn How To Build Your School Garden
In Part 1, Urban Farming Specialist Sundiata El at Compost Community walks you through how to create your own school garden, including what to grow and how to design your outdoor learning space. 

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Basics of Composting

In Part 2, Sundiata explains how composting can help you generate the maximum food production in your school garden. He’ll also walk you through challenges, solutions and how to get started.

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Seasonality & Regionality

Finally, in Part 3, Sundiata discusses key school gardening concepts: seasonality and regionality. He’ll share advice on how to decide what to grow and when, so your garden can thrive throughout the school year.

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