A group of approximately 20 children, ages 10-12 years old, are needed for a good Junior Master Gardener program. Lesson plans and garden activities are written at a fifth or sixth grade level. The curriculum has been designed to supplement plant science concepts presented in the sixth grade. Younger children may not have the physical strength or knowledge to enjoy the lessons. Older children may have already been exposed to the material presented and may be bored.
Diversity is encouraged.
A diversity of sexes and ethnicity makes the garden enjoyable for all. Different types of children bring different assets to the program. Two children should be assigned to each garden plot, approximately 8 ft. However, garden space needed for 20 participants will be a minimum of 80 ft x 200 ft. Often a border of annual flowers is nice to enclose the entire garden plot.