Educational Resources
HPF “Fertilizer Bags” Are Educational and Free!
Developed by Healthy Plants Foundation, these 12” x 15” bags are designed to inspire curiosity about plant health, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture when filled with educational materials, seeds, and resources gathered at agricultural days or plant health events. The bag itself is an engaging educational tool, introducing students, educators, and community members to the fundamentals of plant nutrition; including what the three numbers on a fertilizer label mean. Healthy soil, the foundation of a thriving food system, is also presented on the bag. Send Your Requests to: grants@healthyplants.org. Include the date and title of the event, contact name and phone number, quantity requested, a UPS shipping address, and a brief description of how these bags will be used and which youth audience served. Quantities are limited and will be provided exclusively to programs dedicated to educating youth about plant health, nutrition, and agriculture.
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Plant Health Resource Guide
This comprehensive guide provides an overview of plant health essentials, including how to read and understand plant nutrient labels, best practices for applying fertilizers safely home, in the classroom, and in your school garden, and practical tips for nurturing healthy plants at every stage of growth. Whether you are a teacher building a garden curriculum, a parent supporting learning at home, or a community member passionate about sustainable agriculture, this resource was created with you in mind. Request your complimentary copy today by reaching out to our team.
Send Your Requests to: grants@healthyplants.org
Include your name, phone number and UPS shipping address.
Western Fertilizer Handbook
Healthy Plants Foundation is proud to support access to the Western Fertilizer Handbook, Third Horticulture Edition, a foundational resource for anyone interested in plant science, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. This comprehensive publication covers fertilization, nutrient management, and related disciplines grounded in the biological and physical sciences, making it an essential reference for professionals in nursery management, golf turf, and landscape fields. Widely adopted in high schools and universities throughout the United States and Canada, this handbook reflects Healthy Plants Foundation’s deep commitment to advancing plant health education from the classroom to the field. Explore the resources below to deepen your understanding of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; the three essential building blocks of plant nutrition.
Visit the links below to learn about CFF facts concerning nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, the building blocks of all fertilizers.
Nitrogen: http://www.cfaitc.org/factsheets/pdf/Nitrogen.pdf
Phosphorus: http://www.cfaitc.org/factsheets/pdf/Phosphorus.pdf
Potassium: http://www.cfaitc.org/factsheets/pdf/Potassium.pdf