Here are some resources that I use and I thought that a list might be helpful to others as well.
Native Plants
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – This is a fantastic resource to identify native plants, flowers, and trees in the United States
San Diego County
- Water Conservation Garden
- San Diego Botanical Garden (post on this here)
- Water Smart San Diego County
- San Diego Master Gardeners
- List of low chill fruit trees
- Vegetable Garden Planting Guide
Water Wise Resources
- Tips on setting up and using a grey water system
- Great Video by HCTV on how to set up a rain barrel system
School Gardens
- School Garden Resources
Composting Resources
- Possible Problems When Vermicomposting
- How to Build Your own Worm Bin – My first worm bin was like this and it worked beautifully
- How to Compost
Garden Resources for Kids
- Wings of Life – https://nature.disney.com/wings-of-life
For those who have Disney+, they have a whole channel for animal and science learning. This can also be purchased through other services. - Nature: Spring Live – https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/american-spring-live-episode-3-connections-2/17650/
Available if you are a PBS member (hopefully this content free soon). - Learn About Bees with the Cat and the Hat – On Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/70180293
Magic School Bus Butterflies – On Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/70286638 - Magic School Bus How Plants Make Their Food – On Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/70286660
- Plant a Garden
Add watering and caring for your garden into your daily routine. For most of the country, it is nearly time to start planting a veggie garden (outside or starting indoors). If you can’t access a store, to purchase small plants or seeds if you want to start your garden from seed (an economical choice) you can order seeds online:
– https://www.burpee.com
– https://www.seedsavers.org - Garden with this Salsa Growing Kit from Target – https://www.target.com/p/12-34-salsa-garden-grow-kit-smith-38-hawken-8482/-/A-76841750
Composting Resources
- Possible Problems When Vermicomposting
- How to Build Your own Worm Bin – My first worm bin was like this and it worked beautifully
- How to Compost