Look at fundraising history in the garden, what has worked before or didn't work and why. Find out where external funding has come from in the past, these sources already have a vested interest in the garden and are good possibilities of future funding. The purpose of public garden programming is to enrich the experience of each individual visitor to the garden. This enriched experience can be classified as educational, recreational, and inspirational. Many in the field of programming or interpretation argue that all good programming includes elements of all three experiences.
Educational programs are the most common programs found in public gardens.
Today one of the fastest growing areas of programming is interpretive programs linked to mandated public education competencies. Linking programming to the curricula offers teachers and students opportunities to teach and learn in an expanded environment while providing new interest holders for the garden. Recreational programming is simply FUN in the garden. While learning will take place the true product of this type of programming is the individuals enjoyment. Recreational programming in a public garden can be anything from music concerts to a scarecrow building party.