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School Gardening engages students by providing a dynamic environment to observe, discover, experiment, nurture, and learn. School Gardens are living laboratories where interdisciplinary lessons are drawn from real life experiences, encouraging students to become active participants in the learning process. Learn more about the benefits of school garden programs »

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  • Think back to your childhood. Can you remember any interactions with plants or a garden that made an impression on you? I can remember the first time I learned...
  • Children's gardens offer a wonderful avenue for encouraging children to interact with horticulture.Children’s gardens are becoming a popular attraction at...
  • The Nature Detectives “Today’s child is more familiar with the drive-thru menu than the garden.” This belief is what led Suellen Mullins of DeSoto, Texas, to...
  • Successful school gardening with kids in any situation requires a set of great resources. Having resources that enable you to seamlessly use the garden to...
  • After spending 20 years as an independent contractor for numerous companies, Lisa Lindmark has found her “best job” as a horticulture instructor at a 600+...
  • Getting Started

    Youth gardens are as distinctive as the people who create and enjoy them. Ideally, they're created to meet local program needs, and use the physical site and available resources to their fullest. Though each is unique,  the steps required to put together a successful and sustainable program are the same. They include: More ... 


    Classroom Projects

    • Looking for ways to incorporate a school garden into your curriculum? The following Classroom Projects provide you with detailed instructions for engaging, garden-related activities along with ideas for hands-on lessons. More...

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    The National Gardening Association's mission is to promote home, school, and community gardening as a means to renew and sustain the essential connections between people, plants and the environment.

     

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