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Database research record2021·Ireland

The school garden in the primary school: meeting the challenges and reaping the benefits

Sandra Austin

Education 3-13

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This qualitative study aimed to describe how school gardens are used and valued in Irish primary schools, using site visits and interviews with program drivers. Schools utilize gardens imaginatively for children's development, with key factors driving success. Teachers value gardens as learning arenas, spaces for pastoral care, and focal points for school and community involvement.