Gardening with SPROUTS

About the Book

SPROUTS (Students PRoducing Organics Under The Sun) is a student group and organic garden at Indiana University.  It is dedicated to promoting, practicing, and educating students and the general public on the importance of growing food sustainably and locally. Here is a window into their garden.  This guide has been written from first-hand experience and includes detailed information, techniques, and resources used to establish and maintain the garden. You will learn how to setup and design a garden, how to grow, maintain, and harvest over 30 vegetables and medicinal herbs, and methods to prevent and treat common garden pests and diseases.  Welcome to the SPROUTS garden, come experience our seeds of change!

About the Author

Daniel A Atlas is a graduate of Indiana University with an individualized degree in "Sustainability, Awareness, and Community Development" and another in Religious Studies.  He is co-founder of SPROUTS and is still actively involved by volunteering in the garden, educating students on the importance of sustainable agriculture, and advocating for local, organic produce.  He currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana.