What types of plants grow best in this garden, and why were they chosen?
This helps students understand local climate, soil conditions, and plant selection.

How is the garden maintained, and who is responsible for taking care of it?
This gives insight into the roles of volunteers, schedules, and teamwork.

What tools and materials are most important for starting and maintaining the garden?
This helps them plan what resources they’ll need.

How does the garden benefit the community?
This encourages students to think about the social, environmental, and educational impact.

What challenges have you faced in creating or maintaining the garden, and how did you solve them?
Learning from real-world problems helps students prepare for their own project.

Are there any special features in the garden, like composting, rainwater collection, or pollinator plants?

This can inspire sustainable and creative ideas for their own garden.

Why was this garden started?

Who started the garden and when did it start?

Who finances the community garden?

Who maintains the garden?

Why is the garden important for the community?

How does the garden benefit the benefit the community?

What vegetables do you grow?

What do you do with the food that is grown?

Do you plant all year round or a specific season?

What are some of the major issues you have experienced maintaining the community garden?