Database research record2023·Denmark
The pedagogical school garden and the educationalisation of social problems in Denmark
Christian Larsen
Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes
Urban Farm DB summary
In Denmark, school gardens were voluntarily established by the School Gardens Association and local teachers to address perceived social problems in cities during the first half of the 20th century. This initiative aimed to develop civic virtue and inner strength in urban children through garden education. The movement peaked around 1960 and has experienced a revival in recent decades.