‘Outdoor Classrooms: a handbook for school gardens’ by Carolyn Nuttall and Janet Millington 2008
A book which lays out practical strategies to transform primary schools and teaching methods so that children will regain their connection to the natural world. Abundant and creative ideas fill this book, written by primary school teachers and permaculture practitioners. It offers a comprehensive plan for developing school gardens while guiding the teacher through a process from the formation of the idea to linking the learning to the curriculum. Provided are sample unit plans with the goal of taking the entire curriculum into the outdoors.
Available from: http://www.outdoorclassrooms.com.au/main/

‘Kitchen Garden Cooking with Kids’ by Stephanie Alexander 2006
From one of the pioneers of school gardening programs this book takes us on the journey which has launched a charitable foundation and many hundreds of school garden projects, all with the goal to expand opportunities for children to be involved with food growing and preparation. By combining edible gardens with cooking fresh nutritious meals at schools this book tells the story of one particular kitchen garden for kids and the recipes they cooked with the food they grew. Over one hundred recipes, specifically written for children, with simple instructions, a colourful layout are included by the season in which a crop is expected.
Available from: http://www.greenharvest.com.au/School_Gardens/school_garden_index.html

‘BIG IDEAS: Linking Food, Culture, Health, and the Environment’ by the Centre for Ecoliteracy 2007
This book offers a powerful conceptual framework and serious food for thought for teachers and students in grades K-12. It encourages students to systematically look at the connections forged between something as basic as food choices, and both personal and environmental health. Clustered according to grade-group level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) each “big idea” is accompanied by essential questions, sample activities, and key concepts.
Available from: http://www.acornnaturalists.com

‘Seed to Seed: Food Gardens in Schools’ by the Seed Savers Network 2007
A free ninety page resource book published by the Seed Savers Network, written by Jude Fanton, co-founder of Seed Savers, and Jo Immig, an environmental scientist who has written several books including the "The Toxic Playground" and "Safer Solutions" which detail how to avoid of hazardous chemicals and better safeguard children's health from environmental pollution. Chapters include planning the garden, planting, maintaining, harvesting and saving seeds. It is written in a clear and informative style with many ideas for lessons and activities. Resources listed include books, organisations and websites that cover a wide range of aspects related to gardening. Download the free PDF file or order a hardcopy version from Seed Savers.
Available from: http://www.seedsavers.net/publications/1187091548_6844.jsp