A Bumper Crop of Ideas: Library Gardens Offer Many Teachable Programs, Moments

Abstract

Tomatoes, herbs, berries, and sunflowers are cropping up in sometimes-surprising settings in cities and suburbs across the country as advocates turn to the age-old practice of gardening as a fresh way to promote healthier diets, fight hunger and poverty, sustain environmental health, inspire a sense of community, and provide outdoor learning experiences for all ages.