Books

Community Gardening With Kids
A list of books available from local libraries with stories and activities relating children to community gardening. Created March 2007.

Two Old Potatoes and Me
A Minnesota Humanities project, Minnesota StoryTime features Minnesota children authors. This story, Two Old Potatoes and Me, is set in Mulberry Junction Community Garden in Minneapolis. This factsheet provides adults questions and activities to enhance a child's experience with the book.

SeedFolks
Thirteen very different voices -- old, young, Haitian, Hispanic, tough, haunted, and hopeful -- tell one amazing story about growing a community garden from a vacant, rat-infested lot and how it transforms the neighborhood. Author Paul Fleischman, 1997 for ages 10 & up. Available from Harper Collins, ISBN 0064472078.

Gardening At Home With Kids
A list of books available at local libraries with activities for children to begin gardening at home (or community garden)! Created March 2007.

School Gardens
Recommended reading materials for teachers, parents, or administrators who are looking to incorporate garden curriculum into their schools or interested in finding out and understanding the advantages better. Includes online resources. Created March 2007.