Gardening in schools - a vital tool for children's learning

New research published by the RHS today shows gardening helps children acquire the essential skills they need to fulfill their potential and make a positive contribution to society as a whole.

The report found that gardening helped children to:

• Become stronger, more active learners capable of thinking independently
• Adapt their skills and knowledge to new challenges
• Gain a more resilient, confident and responsible approach to life
• Learn vital job skills such as presentation skills, communication and team work