Budding Gardeners is geared for youth ages 8-11 and contains activities related to learning about plant parts, making compost, propagating plants, and planting dish and container gardens. In Branching Out youth ages 12-14 will get involved in soil testing, growing transplants, experimenting with watering, fertilizing and light needs of plants. Digging Deeper for youth ages 15-18 looks at careers in horticulture, herbs, flower arranging, and the basics of landscaping.

Instructional Materials Provided: Teacher's manual and three youth guides. Other related horticulture projects are available for youth on the Urban Extension web site. The address is www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html

Cost: ON A LOAN BASIS ONLY.

State Goals and Learning Standards: 11A; 12A B