A comprehensive guide to support school garden programs in the District.

Version 2: Summer 2025

This guide is intended for a broad audience including teachers, school administrators, community-based organization staff, community members, and parents. It provides recommendations for establishing a new school garden program, maintaining an existing school garden program, and using the school garden for instruction.

This guide was created by the United States Botanic Garden, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and City Blossoms.

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