The Growing of Plants by Children—The School-Garden

Urban Farm DB summary

The main idea in this chapter is that "the love of plants should be inculcated in the school." Knowledge of plants and horticulture extends beyond mere information, taking children outdoors and increasing their engagement with life. The chapter concludes by outlining types of school gardens, including those for ornamenting grounds, establishing collections, providing instruction, and serving as test grounds for new varieties.