Basic nutrition principles are covered along with food safety concepts. Each session includes the preparation of a recipe for youth to sample. On site kitchen facilities are not necessary, but would be helpful. Citizenship Additionally, a lesson on decision making is included which is designed to help youth put the six core ethical values into practice. Gardening is fun even though it requires effort and work to do it well.
Gardening teaches many of the realities of nature and conservation through their use.
Gardening teaches responsibility and teamwork to youth caring for the garden. A garden can produce valuable foods and new types of vegetables to try in your diet. Home gardens make more attractive streets, neighborhoods, and cities. Landscape gardening can help to improve your own home and help with job skills in the future. This project is designed specifically for teens ages 13 to 18.