Building a Garden

Garden Design

Garden designs should reflect the wants and need of the community/school. Ask those that will be using it what they hope to do in the garden. Produce large amounts of food? An education space? For tastings?

School Garden Design Examples

Irrigation

Drip Irrigation Guide

Raised Beds

Try to use wood that will last a longer time:

• RedWood - more accessible in the Central Valley
• Cedar

For food producing garden beds:

• DO NOT use treated wood. Chemicals used to prevent the wood from rotting can leach into the soil and into the plants.
• DO NOT use tires. The chemicals in the tires will also leach into the soil. Use a protective cloth, a barrier, or landscaping fabric to separate the soil and the tire if you plan to do this.