I have always enjoyed puttering around in my garden. Whether it be planting flowers, planting fruits and vegetables, or the seemingly endless task of weeding, gardening has always brought me joy. My latest challenge is to learn about xeriscaping and native plants to reduce the amount of water my garden requires.

Growing plants at school (indoors and/or outdoors) can help students to notice nature, to see how things grow and change over time, and to learn to slow down and “smell the flowers”.