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Tips for Turning a School Garden Into a Rich Learning Opportunity

By Gina Tomko — April 03, 2025 1 min read
Photograph of middle school students and their female teacher planting in their school's garden.
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Curriculum-based gardening programs are flourishing across the United States. Their growing popularity stems from hands-on learning, which allows students to remain highly engaged while exploring nature.

While school gardens enhance academic learning in traditional subject areas, they also teach essential life skills such as social-emotional learning, financial responsibility, and community engagement.

The infographic below illustrates how school gardening can deepen student learning.

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