Maryland SNAP-Ed Garden Plan

Date: * +

Educator Name: *

Educator Email: *

Collaborator Name: *

What curricula will be used to complement the garden? *

Who is your target audience? *

How many people will use the garden? *

Select the individuals helping to support the garden at this site: *

Who will be in charge of:

Planting *

Maintenance *

Harvesting *

How will the produce grown in the garden be used? (Select all that apply) *

Tastings

Harvest Party

Demonstrations

Other, explain: Other, explain:

What type of garden will be planted? *

What do you plan to grow? *

Which months will gardening take place? *

In what ways will the garden be used to build PSE's at the site? (Select all that apply) *

Showcased during Farm to School events

Produce used in the cafeteria when there is an abundance

Other classes and groups will use the garden as an outdoor classroom

Excess food donated to a food bank or food pantry

Produce will be sold as a school fundraiser

Adults will work in the garden as part of Worksite Wellness or parent education?

Other, explain Other, explain

Have you reviewed the MD SNAP-Ed Garden Planning Checklist? *

Yes

No

Please answer yes or no to the following questions:

If planting a raised bed or in-ground garden, has a soil test been completed and are the lead levels with a safe range (400ppm or less)? *

Yes

No

I am not planting a raised bed or in-ground garden.

The soil was tested previously this year

Is the garden located at least 4 feet from all buildings and away from potential contamination sources? *

Yes

No

Is the garden located on level ground? *

Yes

No

Are you using materials that are safe for gardens? (Do not use treated lumber, buckets that are not food-grade, tires, railroad ties, pallets, etc.) *

Yes

No

Is the water source potable? *

Yes

No

Have you trained collaborators and participants on safety practices in the garden? (If no, a safety training will need to be scheduled.) *

Yes

No

Select all materials needed for the garden. Do not include prices.

Soil and Seeds

Garden Hand Tools

Long Handed Tools

Watering Supplies

Garden Containers

Earthboxes

Grow bags

Pots

Other, explain Other, explain

Boxes and Beds

Salad boxes, supplies for building (untreated lumber or cedar, screws, staples, nails, screen, wire netting)

Salad tables, supplies for building (untreated lumber or cedar, screws, staples, nails, screen, wire netting)

Raised beds, supplies for building (untreated lumber or cedar, screws, brackets, nails)

Raised bed kits

Protection Against Pests

Wildlife or bird netting

T-posts or U-posts for temporary wildlife fencing

Wire for temporary fencing (no permanent fences allowed)

Floating row cover

Garden staples

Harvesting Equipment

Garden scissors

Harvesting containers

Misc. Garden Supplies (Note: no permanent sheds or structures) *

Wheel barrow

Garden cart

Plastic bins for storage

Other Other