- they learn about patience as they wait for vegetables to grow,
- they learn to be responsible as they see how necessary their care is to the garden,
- they also learn what is loss when flowers die at the end of a season.
- they learn about nurturing a life
- they work with their families and learn to work together and share,
- they also understand where food comes from
Along with the fun of getting dirty, gardening helps children learn valuable lessons :