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Database research record2008·United States

2008 South Carolina school garden survey results

Laura Greenwold Derks

The South Carolina State Library Digital Collections (South Carolina State Library)

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A 2008 survey was conducted among 175 public and private schools in South Carolina to assess the impact of school gardens. The survey covered garden type, activities, costs, and assessment. Most responding schools indicated that students participate in the garden, suggesting opportunities for student interaction with the garden.