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11. It’s Easy Being Green - page 106
• Environmental & Conservation Services (ECS) - page 106
• Green Gardening Practices - page 108
• Rain Barrels - page 109
• Fertilizer Options - page 111
• Pest Management - 112
• Mulch - page 114
• Composting - page 116
• Green Schools Recognition Program - page 118
12. Back to Basics - page 120
• Maintenance and Plant Operations - page 122
• Irrigation / Sprinklers - page 124
13. Build It and They Will Come - page 126
• Building Code Services (BCS) - page 126
• Permits - page 128
• District and Code Requirements - page 129
• Building Clearances - page 131
• Environmental Design and Safety Practices - page 133
• ADA Accessibility - page 134
14. The Safety Net - page 136
• Risk and Benefits Management / Safety - page 136
• Weather - page 138
• Sun Safety - page 139
• Garden Tools - page 141
• Closing Down the Garden - page 143
• Hurricane Preparation Checklist - page 144
• Support Services / Health Services - 146
• Administering Care in the Garden - page 147
15. Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees - page 148
• Purchasing Department Guidelines - page 150
16. Preparing the Bounty - page 152
• School Food Service (SFS) - page 154
• Nutrition Education - page 154
17. Show Me the Money - page 156
• Federal and State Programs - page 158
18. The Reservoir - page 162
• District Connections and Community Partners - page 164
19. Acknowledgements - page 167

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