Publish at May 11 2020 Updated May 03 2022
More and more schools are establishing gardens and green spaces on their grounds. It's a way to improve the environment, of course, but also to provide children with hands-on experiences where they can learn about natural sciences and many other subjects. Some have even made growing vegetables an activity to keep the students in school.
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