Well no surprises here, gardening with students has proven to be awesome. In fact it is so awesome, I’m not sure why more schools don’t have one. I can’t wait to start my own school garden project one day. The benefits are numerous, I have found an incredible amount of resources for future use, and I even got a little teary eyed at all the beautiful ideas I have to implement gardening practices into my own teaching philosophy. The secret is truly in the soil. Gardening nurtures cognitive growth, academic learning, social-emotional development, physical and mental health, community building, relationships, understanding of food systems and security, Indigenous Peoples’ knowledges, mindfulness, nutrition, and above all, it brings so much joy and fun. SO what are you waiting for? Let’s get gardening for a better future!