Fertile Ground Designs

Services Provided

Curriculum Design

~ Garden Units: from simple scope and sequence outlines to in-depth units with state standard correlations and spiraling thematic curriculum.  We can create garden lesson plans that connect with any subject, K-8.

~Individual Lesson Plans: from basic outlines to highly detailed, standards-based lesson plans, we can create any level of lesson you need.  We also create great student materials to supplement your garden lessons.

~Garden Management Documents: schedules, space sharing plans, student-farmer agreements and expectations)

~Garden Resource Surveys: funding sources, in-kind donations, volunteer recruitment recommendations.  We do the legwork for you.

Garden Design

~School Garden Design: a few raised beds to an entirely new garden area, orchards, and whimsical and inspiring children's gardens, outdoor classrooms, and themed gardens.  You choose!

~Home Garden Design: herb gardens, vegetable gardens, edible food forests and other permaculture inspired designs.   We can even do low water, native, and perennial focused installations.

~Seasonal Garden Consultations:  have a Master Gardener on retainer!  Fertile Ground Designs can help you plan seasonally appropriate plantings, water-schemes, Integrated Pest Management, and harvesting schemes.