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PLATING A GARDEN FOR MANY TOMORROWS
Lauren Couchois, RD, SNS
Have you been curious about having a School Garden, but wondered “Is it worth it?” Well, I’m here to tell you with a resounding “Yes!” that it is totally worth it!
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Have you been curious about having a School Garden, but wondered “Is it worth it?” Well, I’m here to tell you with a resounding “Yes!” that it is totally worth it! It’s kind of like having a classroom pet, it may seem scary at first and take a lot of time and effort, but in the end, not only will you absolutely love it, but the students and future students are bound to love it and get incredible benefits from a school garden! I could easily go on all day about why I am such an advocate for school gardens, but here are just a few of my top reasons why every school should have a School Garden: REASON 1: Did you know that students who participate in school gardens are more likely to include fruits
and vegetables in all of their meals? Well, it’s true! Research after research has shown, that students who grow their own food, are more likely to try those foods, and have better eating habits throughout their lifetime. Now, why might this be? If you have ever grown anything from seed, you know the absolute magic a person can feel once that plant starts to sprout. To see something through from the beginning stages of its life, all the way to it’s fruition, is something that is truly magical. This allows the student to feel pride, ownership, and gives them a personal experience in understanding where food comes from. Not only is it fun, but the pride they feel, gives them more curiosity and courage to try the food that they grew!
REASON 2: School gardens can lead to a higher academic
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