http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/ An urban insurgent's guide to real food for life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/comment-page-1/#comment-3514 BethBotts Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:54:49 +0000 http://www.theslowcook.com/?p=3596#comment-3514 Ed, a passionate post. My take: School gardens work as well as their schools do. Blog post: http://www.growinginchicago.com/2010/01/are-school-gardens-good-or-bad-thing.html Ed, a passionate post. My take: School gardens work as well as their schools do. Blog post: http://www.growinginchicago.com/2010/01/are-school-gardens-good-or-bad-thing.html

]]> http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/comment-page-1/#comment-3512 bewing Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:52:49 +0000 http://www.theslowcook.com/?p=3596#comment-3512 I read this dreaful article, there is so much a child or anyone for that matter can learn through the process of growing things. Perhaps the author needs an organic gardening timeout. I read this dreaful article, there is so much a child or anyone for that matter can learn through the process of growing things. Perhaps the author needs an organic gardening timeout.

]]> http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/comment-page-1/#comment-3511 peacegarden02 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:27:04 +0000 http://www.theslowcook.com/?p=3596#comment-3511 Without having read her article, it just sounds ludicrous. Maybe it's another example of someone in the spotlight for saying outrageous things. I wonder how many mathematical and technological inventions were spurred by the desire to improve farming? Many I'm sure. Also, the fact that gardening projects connect kids to their school (so they will be more likely to stick with the regular classes) is a great benefit. Without having read her article, it just sounds ludicrous. Maybe it’s another example of someone in the spotlight for saying outrageous things. I wonder how many mathematical and technological inventions were spurred by the desire to improve farming? Many I’m sure. Also, the fact that gardening projects connect kids to their school (so they will be more likely to stick with the regular classes) is a great benefit.

]]> http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/comment-page-1/#comment-3510 annenagro Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:25:27 +0000 http://www.theslowcook.com/?p=3596#comment-3510 Well said, Ed! Ms. Flanagan's comments seem so off base as to not even be talking about the same thing. That is, school gardens and the community and peer learning that develop around these urban oases. Perhaps her goal is to draw attention to herself. Or, maybe she's never been invited to get her hands dirty. Either way, Ms. Flanagan, if you're reading this, I welcome you to join our 400 second graders having fun while we learn outdoors in the garden in Gages Lake, Ill. Well said, Ed! Ms. Flanagan’s comments seem so off base as to not even be talking about the same thing. That is, school gardens and the community and peer learning that develop around these urban oases. Perhaps her goal is to draw attention to herself. Or, maybe she’s never been invited to get her hands dirty. Either way, Ms. Flanagan, if you’re reading this, I welcome you to join our 400 second graders having fun while we learn outdoors in the garden in Gages Lake, Ill.

]]> http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/01/12/the-evils-of-school-gardens/comment-page-1/#comment-3509 brannyna Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:48:19 +0000 http://www.theslowcook.com/?p=3596#comment-3509 This would be comical if it were not so scary. So many communities and schools have worked so hard to develop the gardens that they have. It is a shame to have their hard work diminished by one woman who seems to take issue with the whole idea of sustainable living. Rather than compromising education, as Flanagan asserts, the gardens add to the learning experience and hopefully teach children (and their parents) a little bit about healthy eating habits along the way. This would be comical if it were not so scary. So many communities and schools have worked so hard to develop the gardens that they have. It is a shame to have their hard work diminished by one woman who seems to take issue with the whole idea of sustainable living. Rather than compromising education, as Flanagan asserts, the gardens add to the learning experience and hopefully teach children (and their parents) a little bit about healthy eating habits along the way.

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