‘I Can Grow’ Youth Garden Award Program

Youth and community garden programs across the U.S. can benefit from the new Burpee Home Gardens “I Can Grow” Youth Garden Award. Applications are being considered now, and the award will sponsor and support urban school and community gardens in cities across the country in 2011. Established or start-up programs that demonstrate well-developed and staffed plans for a youth-centered educational program are encouraged to fill out the appropriate forms.

Who should apply?

* Schools and youth educators
* Community centers or organizations
* Youth groups

What the Youth Garden Award includes:

* Up to 500 vegetable and herb plants*
* $2,500 for program supplies
* On-site assistance for initial garden layout and installation
* Installation day event publicity coordination
* Five gallons of Daniels® Plant Food (a sustainable fertilizer)
* Flip® video camera to document garden progress

* Quantity of plants is dependent upon size of garden and need

School and community garden programs are encouraged to fill out the application for this year’s “I Can Grow” Youth Garden Award and mail it to the Burpee Home Gardens Team. Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 3, 2010. Award status will be determined in January 2011, and plant material will be delivered based on installation timing in Spring.

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