Garden Smarts Workbook

This flexible and modular nutrition-focused garden curriculum is designed for leading hands-on workshops with kids, with or without outdoor space. Learners become familiar with basic concepts of gardening and stewardship of nature as they explore the elements required to grow and prepare nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Learners will:

• Understand the reciprocal relationship between the health of plants and people
• Discover the interdependence within a garden ecosystem
• Explore how traditional agricultural practices and  foodways produce nutritious foods
• Build connection with nature through hands-on learning
• Recognize the importance of cooperation in food production

Activity Highlights: 

• Harvest, prepare, and taste food
• Sensory exploration and movement
• Close observation of nature 
• Extension activities focused on cultivation, appreciation, traditions, and creativity with quick growing edible  plants