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Establishing and researching school gardens in Oman as a resource for improving education and health outcomes

Abdullah Ambusaidi, Rashid Al‐Yahyai, Neil Taylor

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A school gardening project in Oman, funded by the Oman Research Council, aims to improve educational outcomes in the short term and dietary outcomes in the longer term, addressing the country's rising lifestyle diseases. The article reports on the project's rationale, conceptualization, and design, noting its potential for expansion to more schools and long-term economic benefits through local food production.