School Gardening Grant 
Garden Example: Wildflower Garden     other Gardens      Application for Grant

Description: More challenging than an ordinary desert garden, wildflower gardens can be created solely from seed.  Careful attention to site conditions is necessary to make this garden bloom.  This project covers the full circle of a plant’s life from seed to flower. 

Layout: Bare dirt with good drainage will produce excellent results if diligence prevails.  An area in full sun is fine for these Sonoran Desert natives.  Preferably, this area should be free of weeds and landscaping that may compete for water and nutrients

Irrigation: Initially, water frequently to help germinate the seeds; as wildflowers grow, cut water back gradually.  Best if small area is watered by hand using garden hose and then supplemented by winter rains.  Flat contouring will allow uniform coverage.

Useful link:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wildflower Gardening tips and links