Children's gardens mushrooming

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Only children really fit through the arch and in the tiny mushroom house (with its glowing roof) part of the Camden City Garden Clubs Childrens Garden exhibit. Credit: Irish Philadelphia Photo Essays
Only children really fit through the arch and in the tiny mushroom house (with its glowing roof), part of the Camden City Garden Club's Children's Garden exhibit. Credit: Irish Philadelphia Photo Essays

Researchers have discovered the secrets to enhancing youth participation in school- and community-based garden programs. A 3-year study entitled “Greener Voices” proves that children will engage in learning more readily when given responsibility for decisionmaking and planning.


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