Physical health
 

• Physical activity: Gardening involves walking, kneeling, digging, and raking, which can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

• Healthy eating: Children are more likely to eat vegetables they've grown themselves 

Mental health
 

• Stress reduction: Gardening can be a de-stressing activity that helps children relax and focus 

• Confidence: Gardening can help children build confidence and resilience 
   

Social and emotional skills

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• Teamwork: Gardening can help children learn to work together 

• Communication: Gardening can help children learn to communicate with others 

• Sense of belonging: Gardening can help children feel connected and accepted by a group 
   

Environmental awareness

 

• Biodiversity: Gardening can help children learn about the importance of biodiversity and conservation

• Sustainability: Gardening can help children learn about sustainable agriculture 

• Food diversity: Gardening can help children understand the diversity of food and what's natural and healthy 
   

Curriculum enrichment 
 

• Science: Gardening can enrich science lessons, such as soil tests and plant identification

• Maths: Gardening can enrich maths lessons

• Geography: Gardening can enrich geography lessons