<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">What if the best classroom had no walls ,just soil, seeds, and sunlight?<br />
School farming teaches students more than how to grow food.<br />
It teaches patience, responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature. <img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f33f.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--herb" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":herb:" alt="🌿" /><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f469-200d-1f33e.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--female-farmer" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":female-farmer:" alt="👩‍🌾" /></p>
<p dir="auto">Children learn where their food comes from, how to care for the Earth, and how to work together ,with their hands and their hearts.<br />
It’s science, health, and life skills… all in one garden bed. <img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f30e.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--earth_americas" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":earth_americas:" alt="🌎" /><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/2764.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--heart" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":heart:" alt="❤" />️</p>
<p dir="auto">In a fast-paced world, farming reminds us to slow down and connect with something real.</p>
<p dir="auto">For me every year I enjoy the ecology unit because it allows us to go out of routine and build connection with nature...our school garden becomes full of life and joy.<img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/2665.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--hearts" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":hearts:" alt="♥" />️</p>
<p dir="auto"><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f449.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--point_right" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":point_right:" alt="👉" /> Does your school have a garden? Would you start one?</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/topic/1647/farming-in-school-growing-minds-while-growing-plants</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:37:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/topic/1647.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:14:50 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:09:29 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> School gardening programs can teach students about sustainable agricultural practices and the importance of environmental stewardship</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27386</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27386</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:09:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:59 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Growing fruits and vegetables in school gardens can encourage students to eat healthier foods and learn about where their food comes from.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27385</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27385</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> School gardens can be used to involve the wider community, including parents and local businesses, in the educational proces</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27384</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27384</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:09 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Students can engage with gardening-related literature, write about their experiences, and create educational materials.<br />
Life Skills:</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27383</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27383</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:08:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:07:48 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/1034">@Nawres-Alabed</a> Students can learn about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and the scientific method through direct observation and experimentation.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27382</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/27382</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:07:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:36:00 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/1034">@Nawres-Alabed</a><br />
Good concept and activity.<br />
There is no garden in my school, my school is effected by flood and repaired recently.<br />
Now a days there is summer vacations, hope when school will open, I am planning to grow plants in pots. I hope my students will enjoy it, and it will make my school beautiful and green. Students will learn a lot from this activity.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25262</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25262</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SOBIARANAM.IRFAN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:12:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/1034">@Nawres-Alabed</a><br />
That’s beautifully said! A school garden truly brings learning to life. It’s a space where students connect with nature, develop essential life skills, and experience the joy of growing something with their own hands. Yes, our school has a small garden, and it's always a source of excitement and learning. If it didn’t, I would definitely advocate for starting one—it’s a simple but powerful way to teach responsibility, sustainability, and care.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25350</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25350</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mariya Rajpar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:49:30 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/1034">@Nawres-Alabed</a> Gardening can boost confidence, patience, and teamwork skills while providing a relaxing and stress-relieving environment.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25470</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25470</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Farming in School: Growing Minds While Growing Plants 🌽📚 on Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:49:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/1034">@Nawres-Alabed</a> Students learn about healthy eating habits, where food comes from, and the importance of fresh, local produce.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25469</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/25469</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:49:14 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>