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Many people have heard of farm-to-school projects; now it's time for farm-to-preschool! Vegetable gardening with children is a great way to connect them to agriculture, and the garden is a place where perfection doesn't matter and mistakes can and should...
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We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables. It's estimated that as many as 90 percent of Americans don't eat the USDA's recommended number of servings of vegetables and fruits each day. One way to instill healthy eating habits at a young age is...
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Obesity is a nationwide problem, especially among youth. Research shows that increased fruit and vegetable consumption is a viable strategy for fighting obesity and provides additional health benefits, as well. The Got Dirt? garden initiative, funded by...
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"The science concepts and skills students gained from our garden project were impressive, but perhaps more significant was the self-esteem that flourished," reports special education teacher Joan Gould from Athens, GA. Educators in growing classrooms...
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Question: Which herbs are easy to grow on a windowsill? I think my children would find an indoor herb garden delightful. Answer: Most herbs really prefer a maximum amount of light, so the brighter your window, the better your chance of success,...
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Question: I want to do a theme garden for Grades 6-12. How do I do it? Answer: In these grades of specialized subject matter, choose your garden theme by your subject. Gardens can be done in conjunction with another class that may or may not be in the...
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Question: Why is the school raising money to pay for gardening equipment? What does this have to do with education? Answer: Inquiry is education. As we develop the school grounds into something that can be used by teachers, we are expanding inquiry...
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At first blush, adopting a re-skinned (with a new outer covering) greenhouse may not seem propitious. For the public alternative Orca Program at Columbia School, however, it has enhanced the appearance of a run-down Seattle neighborhood. With start-up...
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"The garden gives members of our community a place to come together with a common purpose," says Ballinger Homes Family Support Specialist Morgan Moore. "Families and people of all ages, genders, races, and religions assist each other in creating a...
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"While harvesting sweet potatoes this fall, a 5th-grade student said, 'getting dirty is fun -- I can't wait to come back tomorrow,'" shares teacher Tate Little of Carrboro Elementary School in Carrborro, NC. "Another student remarked, 'I don't usually...
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