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Beginning A Gardening Program at Jackson Road Elementary #924414

Asked February 10, 2026, 12:12 PM EST

Hello, I would like to inquire more information about how a gardening program works in the Elementary school level. I would also like to know if this includes starting a school garden. Overall, I would love more information about what we could be eligible for. Thank you.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi- here are some resources that we hope will help you establish a school garden program. It can be as simple as indoor container plants under supplemental light (LED or fluorescent) :

SNAP-ED mdteachertoolkit includes the Edible Garden Lab and a "Gardening for Nutrition" tab (top tool bar) with many practical resources.

UME Master Gardeners in Montgomery Co.- the last entry on this page states that they support East Silver Spring ES. Contact them for help at your school.

Montgomery County schools "Creating Your School Garden" page.

Home & Garden Information Center web pages and Ask an Expert (send questions and photos 24/7)

Good luck!
Jon
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied February 10, 2026, 3:56 PM EST

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