School and community gardens serve as living classrooms and communal hubs, fostering a sense of stewardship and collaboration among participants. Through hands-on learning and community involvement, these gardens promote sustainable living practices, local food production, and ecological awareness. Here's an extensive list of practices tailored for school and community garden permaculture design:

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• Interactive Educational Spaces: Designing areas within the garden for classes and workshops on topics like composting, plant biology, and sustainable living, enriching the educational experience.

• Sensory Gardens: Incorporating plants with different textures, colors, fragrances, and tastes to stimulate the senses, is particularly beneficial for young children and individuals with disabilities.

• Raised Bed Gardening: Utilizing raised beds to improve drainage, soil quality, and accessibility, making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to participate in gardening.

• Seasonal and Thematic Gardens: Designing garden sections for specific themes or seasonal crops, such as a pizza garden with tomatoes and basil, to engage participants in the growing process.

• Pollinator Gardens: Creating dedicated areas with flowering plants that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity.

• Wildlife Habitats: Including features like birdhouses, bat boxes, and insect hotels to support local wildlife, fostering an appreciation for nature.

• Rainwater Collection Systems: Installing rain barrels and other collection systems to harvest rainwater for garden irrigation, and teaching water conservation practices.

• Recycled and Upcycled Materials: Utilizing recycled materials for garden beds, benches, and art installations, demonstrating creative ways to reduce waste.

• Herb Spirals: Building herb spirals to efficiently grow various herbs in a compact space, showcasing vertical gardening techniques.

• Composting Stations: Establishing onsite composting to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, teaching soil health and waste management.

• Green Waste Recycling: Implementing systems for recycling green waste within the garden, such as leaf mulching and green manures, to maintain soil health and reduce waste.

• Accessible Pathways: Ensuring garden paths are wide and accessible, enabling people of all abilities to navigate and enjoy the space.

• Community Gathering Areas: Creating spaces within the garden for meetings, celebrations, and community events, strengthening social bonds.