Green Thumb Challenge
Green Thumb Challenge
GEF is calling on schools and youth groups nationwide to plant 10,000 classroom and outdoor gardens - the largest youth gardening initiative in history!
The Green Thumb Challenge aims to connect children with nature and the healthy benefits of gardening as part of a nationwide movement to get kids growing. GEF's "turn-key" garden plan provides participants with beginner-friendly resources to plant gardens of any size, as well as fun activities and standards-based lessons linking the classroom to the garden. Whether sowing seeds during one class period, planting bulbs in one afternoon, or planning an outdoor garden that comes back year after year, you and your students can be part of this exciting event! All participants have an opportunity to be awarded a $5,000 grant in recognition of their garden project. Over $10,000 worth of prizes have already been awarded to Green Thumb Challenge participants, courtesy of program sponsors.
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Thanks to the Generous Sponsors of the Green Thumb Challenge!
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Adopt-a-Plant
NASA recommends one indoor plant for every 100 square feet of living space to improve indoor air quality. Join the Adopt-a-Plant for Your Classroom campaign!
Garden Tips
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Turn and aerate soil often using a bow rake or fork in a vegetable or flower garden to keep nutrients and moisture in the soil.
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When creating a border for your vegetable or flower garden, dig the border deep (approximately six inches) to help keep garden well-defined from its surroundings.
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Win a $5,000 GEF Grant!
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Service Announcement
Check out GEF's Public Service Announcement (PSA) promoting the benefits of kids gardening. Click above to watch!
