Community Garden Bed Installation
Design and build a small raised garden bed in the backyard or secure a plot in a community garden. Plan the crop rotation, manage the soil composition, and take responsibility for ongoing maintenance.
- Takes
- 5–8 hr
- Your setup
- 1 hr prep
- Ages
- Ages 12 and up
- Mess
- Messy
- Cost
- $$
- Where
- Either
How to do it
- 1Determine the ideal size and location based on sunlight and drainage.
- 2Measure and cut the lumber. Guide teens through using screws/nails and a level to build a sturdy rectangular frame.
- 3Fill the bed with soil/compost mixture.
- 4Research companion planting and optimal growing seasons for chosen vegetables/flowers.
- 5Plant the seeds/starts. Establish a weekly watering and weeding schedule.
What they're practising
- Horticulture
- Manual Labor
- Project Management
- Environmental Stewardship