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Gardening and Horticulture Project
What is it all about?
Growing food, flowers, fruit, and herbs is gardening. Horticulture, the science of growing, helps us understand what we grow, how and where to grow it, and more. Youth in this project may choose to grow plants to eat, plants to enjoy, or both. Older youth may explore hydroponics, the science of growing plants without soil.
Grow in Your Project
Beginner
- Use safe garden practices
- Plant seeds and small plants in your garden
- Grow and maintain the garden
- Learn about garden pests and friends
- Harvest what you grow
- Observe seeds and plants as they grow
Intermediate
- Start seeds indoors
- Grow plants from plant parts
- Learn about families of plants
- Explore different ways of composting
- Try different ways to prevent pests and weeds
- Preserve what you grow
- Store and save seeds
Advanced
- Explore plant genetics and diversity
- Study current issues in gardening
- Try different planting methods
- Plan for how to harvest, store, and sell what you grow
Project Resources
Member Resources
Gardening Curriculum
4 levels (grades 3-12)
Growing with the Seasons Curriculum
1 level (grades 6-12)
Floriculture Curriculum
4 levels (grades 3-12)
Soilless Growing Systems: Hydroponics Curriculum
1 level (grades 9-12)
Free Downloads
- Plant Crafts Project Guide (all youth ages)
Project Leader Resources
Gardening Curriculum
4 levels (grades 3-12)
Soilless Growing Systems: Hydroponics Curriculum
1 level (grades 9-12)
Free Downloads
- Plant Crafts Project Guide (all youth ages)
- Plant Science Activity Series: Vegetables (3 lessons, grades 4-7)
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