START SMALL! Aim for "small, concentric circles of success", says Stephen, and you'll be just fine.

Take your time, go slowly, and expect there to be some curve balls thrown at you along the way. As your garden grows, you'll be able to take pride in the progress you've made. Then, as your garden progresses, it's nice to incorporate a variety of styles and techniques so students can compare/contrast both the results and the mechanics of different growing processes. One way to to do this is to consider growing in soil-free environments, using systems like the Tower Garden.

If you're not ready to create a full fledged garden with your students just yet, or if your students are at an age where it might be a bit ambitious to start a fully functioning vegetable garden, start with small projects like growing flowers in recycled egg cartons or planting succulents in recycled coffee tins--there are so many small projects that you can introduce students to even at an early age.

Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, expect this to be a rewarding, but at times challenging, process. There is no "right way" to grow a garden, so feel free to make it up as you go along--and learn from your students. (And remember to share your wins with everyone else reading this guide by leaving a tip or trick in the comments section below).