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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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  • Developing Character in the Garden
    A principal's insight on how school gardens can eliminate bullying.     Young gardeners contributing to the larger effort of beautifying the...
  • Outdoor Living in the School Garden
    Visitors to the NGA headquarters at Vermont Garden Park sitting comfortably outdoorsMany times, as gardeners, we think of the garden as “ours”. The garden...
  • Promoting Environmental Stewardship through Rain Gardens
    Instructions for how to install a rain garden and use it to promote environmental stewardship. Rain Garden at Coolidge High School, Washington DCSchool gardens...
  • “Because Your Children Live What They Learn…”
    Education in the garden is a great way to teach kids to live responsibly and peacefully.This philosophy, from the creator of Playschool Child Care, Inc.,...
  • Compost Happens
    As the wife of an active duty Marine, Jean Persely has made the most of her frequent moves by teaching others to “bloom where they are planted.” Jean has...

    • 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 ... 


    Lesson and Activity Ideas

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    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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