Early Spring (February-April)
Program introduction and indoor seed starting; Planting of spring crops; Cold Frame maintenance; Harvesting crops planted in the previous fall (over-winter crops)
Example spring plants: spinach, swiss chard, peas, beets, carrots, radishes, herbs, cabbage, onions, greens
Late Spring (May-June)
Planting of summer crops, continuous harvesting until end of school year, pest and fungal trouble-shooting
Summer (July-August)
Summer camp or year-long program continuation
Summer program maintenance**
Example summer plants: summer squash, tomato, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, green beans
Early Fall (September):
Back-to-school harvesting summer crops; re-planting; late fall plant-in
Example fall plants: Radishes, herbs, lettuce and greens, arugula
Late Fall (October-November):
Cold Frame installation; over-winter crops planting
Winter plants include: beets, carrots, kale, collards, spinach and winter greens
Winte (December-January)
Cold frame maintenance; windowsill herbs and lettuces through the winter
**Green City Growers is happy to run a summer program at your school garden. GCG is also tied to many community organizations, and could help facilitate the use of your garden beds by your community for the summer months.
