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Summer’s coming… is your school garden ready to bloom without you? 🌻 Without a summer plan, those carefully planted plots can turn into weeds fast. But don’t worry—we've got you covered with easy summer strategies. 🌞 Want something low effort? Lay down clear plastic to solarize the soil and wipe out weeds. 🍠 Want a harvest in the fall? Plant sweet potatoes before summer break! 🌾 Want to improve soil health? Try cover crops like cowpeas or buckwheat. 🌸 Want to make it pollinator friendly? Plant zinnias or sunflowers. 🤝 Want to build community? Invite parents or other teachers to help care for the garden over summer. With the right plan, you’ll return to class with a ready-to-go garden that supports learning—not extra stress. Get all the strategies in our full guide here: 🔗 https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1298 -- ✍️ Article by: - Becky Griffin, Community & School Garden Coordinator, Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture (GCUA) - Erin Harper, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Northeast District - James Morgan, ANR Program Development Coordinator, Southeast District (fb)