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Horticulture in Education: A Comprehensive Insight into School Gardening

School gardening enhances STEM education, social skills, and environmental awareness, while improving nutrition and mental well-being among students.
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Summary

A comprehensive review of school gardening (SG) highlights its role in enhancing experiential learning, fostering environmental consciousness, and improving students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development. School gardens integrate STEM education, allowing students to apply scientific and mathematical concepts through hands-on activities like planting, harvesting, and composting. Research shows SG boosts self-esteem, teamwork, and responsibility, while also promoting healthier eating habits by increasing students’ consumption of vegetables and reducing food waste.

Challenges include lack of financial support, limited space, teacher training deficits, and seasonal constraints, especially in urban settings. Strategies such as seeking community partnerships, using rooftop gardens, and incorporating indoor gardening techniques help overcome these barriers. The study concludes that SG is an effective tool for academic enrichment, social bonding, and sustainable education, benefiting students of all ages and abilities

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Xu, J., Gao, X., Lin, T., Wang, W., Xu, H., Xu, Y., Wang, X., Cheng, X., Chen, Z., Tan, T., Qi, H., Wang, Y., Hong, M., & Liu, S. (2024). Horticulture in education: A comprehensive insight into school gardening. Future in Educational Research.

 

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