Schoolyard Gardening

Older student helps younger one dig a hole in soil
Students garden together at Soulard School. Photo by Leslie Memula.

Create a Native Plant Garden!

Want to start a native plant garden in your schoolyard? Download A Guide to Native Plant Design (1.18MB).

Created by LREC intern Rachel Fox, this guide includes:

  • tips on how to get started,
  • instructions for constructing a raised bed,
  • garden design templates, and
  • lists of native plants with their light and water requirements