Gardening on a budget
Explore our top tips to help make your money go further in the school garden.
03 January 2024
Starting a school garden from scratch, or taking an existing project to the next level, can be difficult if you don’t have enough funds. There are a number of ways you can make your money go further in the garden or access funding to support your work.
Check out some of our resources to inspire you:
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Download our free guide to get your projects started and engage with your local community.
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Read our seasonal event ideas to help you bring in some extra cash.
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Collect seeds from your plants in autumn so you don’t need to buy them again in spring.
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Reduce costs and help the environment by using food scraps and other waste.
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Strawberry plants produce long stems called runners. Peg them down to make new plants.
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Propagate what’s already growing in your garden to make more of them, for free.
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Find out how simple it can be to turn everyday items into practical and useful tools.
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Combine fundraising for your garden with increasing your pupils’ horticultural knowledge.
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Additional support
How to fund your school garden
We gathered a panel of guest speakers to share their experience on funding your school garden. Watch the recording for advice on applying for any kind of grant funding, ideas from schools who have worked with their local community to support their gardens, and information from community organisations on how to access grants.
Watch the webinar
School Gardening Awards
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Our five levels will support you to develop your garden or growing space while supporting your pupils' wellbeing. You will also earn great rewards including garden gift vouchers, books and seeds, which can boost positivity and get your achievements noticed.
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We hope this information inspires you to work towards the school garden of your dreams in 2024 - don't hesitate to get in touch to share ideas or ask questions about funding.