This paper discusses the benefits of having gardens at schools. School gardens are a practical and effective way to connect children with nature, teach hands-on science and environmental education, and beautify barren school grounds. In order for all United States schools to establish gardens, school ground improvement must become an important…

Describes English-as-a-Second-Language programs for "green workers," or individuals who work in green industries such as golf course maintenance, landscaping, and horticulture. Discusses the benefits of supervisors learning to speak Spanish, and the necessity of workers learning English to avoid accidents, make fewer errors in following…