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Publisher: National Gardening Association National Gardening Association 
 The National Gardening Association (NGA) in devoted to "plant-based education." The site contains articles, how-to projects, information on pests, a gardening dictionary, a buyer’s guide, an events calendar, and resources for children and teachers. Also features a "Q&A Library" of "thousands of gardening questions and answers." http://www.garden.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Oct 15, 2005 National Garden Month
"April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate making our lives greener." The site features materials to help commemorate this event in your community. Includes instructions for activities (such as growing herbs in pots and making plant-based dyes), a calendar of garden-related events, and articles on topics such as community gardens, eating well, and security of our food supply. From the National Gardening Association (NGA). http://www.nationalgardenmonth.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated May 26, 2008 Creating a Pollinator Garden
This presentation for children describes how "[b]y cultivating a garden, schoolyard, or even a few containers that allure these important plant partners [pollinators], students can provide vital oases amidst deserts of buildings and concrete." Features tips on what plants to choose (such as flowers with a range of shapes and sizes), how to care for plants (avoid using pesticides), curriculum ideas, and links to related sites and articles. From the National Gardening Association. http://www.kidsgardening.com/growingideas/projects/jan03/pg1.html Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 8, 2008 |
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