Gardening Education Resources
Interested in learning (or teaching your children or grandchildren) more about home gardening? The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Education and Visitor Experience team recommends these great resources by respected organizations from across the country. Click on the idea that interests you to visit the web page.
| Idea | Organization | Audience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn and garden tips and articles | Alabama Cooperative Extension System | adults | |
| Plant science infographic fact sheets* | US Botanic Garden | all | Simple, easy to use for almost anyone. |
| Record observations of plant and animal phenology across the U.S.* | USA National Phenology Network | all | Appropriate for scientists and non-scientists, adults and students alike. |
| Planning and planting a victory garden | National Garden Bureau | adults | |
| Creating a sustainable home landscape | United States Botanic Garden/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | adults | |
| Outdoor classroom activities & lesson plans | Alabama Wildlife Federation | teachers, parents | |
| Time-lapsed videos of plant growth | Seed Your Future | all | |
| Plant-based digital learning lessons and activities | BLOOM! | teachers, parents | |
| Fast facts, fun quizzes, videos, infographics, and more all about horticulture | BLOOM! | kids | Director of Education and Visitor Experience Brooke McMinn's favorite resource for students to use on their own! |
| Garden-based educational resources, activities, advice, and other helpful tips | Kids Gardening | teachers, parents | |
| Environmental education activity guides, toolkits, and citizen science projects | National Environmental Education Foundation | teachers, parents | |
| Hands-on, interactive lessons in exploring the natural world | NatureBridge | teachers, parents |
* denotes Spanish-language options