Community Garden
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Flooded Gardens
Soil from gardens that were recently flooded may not be safe for growing fruit and vegetables this summer. Depending on the location, flood waters may contain contaminants or disease-causing organisms.
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Growing Together South Dakota
Mini-grant application and overview document for Growing Together South Dakota
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Ages & Stages in the Garden: Ages 6-8
A garden can be used to teach many concepts to a board range of ages. When working with early elementary youth you will want to consider characteristics of their development when planning lessons and activities.
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Ages & Stages in the Garden: 4-5 year olds
If considering a garden-based learning program for four to five year-old it is important to understand some of their developmental characteristics prior to planning your program. Young children’s abilities will differ greatly from older youth.
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Community Gardens
Community gardens, organized by SDSU Extension staff and community volunteers, bring fresh produce to many rural communities and designated food deserts across the state.
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Community Gardens: Lease Agreements
Once the location of your community garden has been determined, it is suggested that you draft a lease agreement outlining the expectations and responsibilities of the community garden group and the landlord.
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SDSU Extension welcomes new horticulture assistant at McCrory Gardens
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Sydney Trio as a new Horticulture Assistant based at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.
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SDSU Extension to host short educational course on high tunnels
September 29, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host a two-day High Tunnel Short Course on Oct. 16-17 at the Outdoor Campus – West in Rapid City.
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Promoting Safe Community Gardening Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
October 20, 2021
SDSU Extension experts have established guidelines for community gardens to follow in order to promote the health and safety of local gardeners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Native American Gardens
Learn more about Native American community garden projects throughout South Dakota and access helpful resources with information on starting up Native American community garden projects.