Gardening is a beneficial project that can lead to the economical production and consumption of healthy and fresh foods. Please see appendix C of the SNAP-Ed Plan Guidance for more information on allowable SNAP-Ed costs.
USDA Gardening Resources United States Department of Agriculture. USDA, along with its extension service partners, provide the public with resources related to home gardening, nurseries, horticulture, composting, and landscaping.
Agriculture in the Classroom USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Offers resources for educators and students that supplement and enhance existing curricula in science and the social sciences.
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Web site offers lesson plans, student activities, resources, and a calendar of events to highlight the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.
Fresh from the World... Where Your Food Comes From University of Illinois Extension. Urban Program Resource Network. Interactive web site can be used to teach children about the origin of their food. Includes fun activities, games, and lots of educational animations on different food histories.
Home Gardening Cornell University. Presents guides to 269 flowers and foliage plants; allows user to enter characteristics and get suggested plants; includes tips on lawn care; presents lawn care calendar; offers many fact sheets.
National Gardening Association National Gardening Association. Presents information on flowers, produce, and landscaping, with a searchable database of gardening articles, question-and-answer database, pest control library, plant care guides, weed id information, zone finder, and more.
VictoryGrower: Garden Resources University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. This site provides access to how-to, gardening advice, curriculum, funding...primarily through links to gardening groups and organizations.
