Composting Basics
http://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/helpingwildlife/composting.php
http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/composting.shtml
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/c816-w.html
Detailed Compost Information (Science, etc.)
http://compost.css.cornell.edu/science.html
http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0372/0003/0001-e.asp
http://www.howtocompost.org
Building Your Own Compost Bin
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06957.htm
Compost Use
http://www.recyclenow.org/r_composting_tips.html
http://www.rivenrock.com/composthow.htm
Composting With Worms (Vermicomposting)
http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/vermicompost107.shtml
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/Redwormsedit.htm
Insect Information
http://compost.css.cornell.edu/invertebrates.html
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/HomeCompost/Critters/Default.htm
Composting For Kids
http://sustainable.tamu.edu/slidesets/kidscompost/cover.html
Compost Glossary
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Glossary.htm#Psychrophilic
Resources for Teachers
Composting with Worms
Teachers Guide to Vermicomposting
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/Curriculum/Worms/
This downloadable manual is an excellent classroom resource
Gardening
California School Garden Network
www.csgn.org (949) 885-2272
Grant information, curriculum, and links to other helpful information. This document has information on prices of various garden related supplies: www.csgn.org/pdf/garden_budget.pdf
My First Garden
http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/urban/firstgarden/planning/school.html
General school garden information, links to other helpful websites, and a list of books
California Native Plant Society
www.cnps.org/ (916) 447-2677
Information and resources for working with native plants in your garden
San Diego Master Gardeners
http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org_Vegetable_20Planting_20Guide1.pdf
List of vegetables to plant at different times of year
Earth Easy
www.eartheasy.com/grow_raised_beds.htm
Information on building raised beds for your garden
The Butterfly Site
www.thebutterflysite.com/gardening.shtml
Information on plants to attract butterflies; state-by-state guide to butterflies and their host plants
Integrated Pest Management
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu
Using beneficial organisms and nonchemical methods to control pests
San Diego Regional School Garden Resource Center
http://www.rcdsandiego.org/educational/schoolgardens.html
The center acts as a resource clearinghouse for teachers and school districts interested in garden-based nutrition education
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network
http://www.creec.org/
Information on environmental education resources in California
Composting with Worms
Teachers Guide to Vermicomposting
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/Curriculum/Worms/
This downloadable manual is an excellent classroom resource
Composting
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
www.solanacenter.org 760-436-7986
Nonprofit environmental education organization providing comprehensive composting and vermicomposting education to the community and to schools in San Diego County
Compost Guide
www.compostguide.com
Information on what you can compost; the nutrients in various types of compost; composting blog
California Integrated Waste Management Board
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Worms/
Information on composting and vermicomposting; click “publications” to find a downloadable worm composting guide for teachers
San Diego County School Garden Resources
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County
www.rcdsandiego.org (619) 562-0096
Annual School Garden and Nutrition Conference for Educators; biannual school garden newsletter, Gardening with Class; free plants for school gardens; funding opportunities, workshops, curricula, and other resources
UC Cooperative Extension
http://cesandiego.ucdavis.edu/ (858) 694-2845
Nutrition education programs
Free school garden and nutrition curricula for qualifying schools; school garden tips, activities, and resources
Master Gardener Association of San Diego County
www.mastergardenersandiego.org (858) 858-694-2860
Free online school garden web guide, Plant a Seed, Watch it Grow; school garden consultants to help you get started
San Diego County Office of Education - Outdoor Education
www.sdcoe.net/outdoored (858) 292-3696
Green Machine Mobile Classroom, Seed-to-Table Agriculture Education
Del Mar Fairgrounds- San Diego County Fair
www.sdfair.com (858) 755-1161 x 2407
Plant, Grow, Eat school program
San Diego County Water Authority
www.sdcwa.org (858) 522-6719
Free xeriscape gardening teacher workshops; offers grants for water-related projects
