This study was undertaken to determine the homegrounds improvement situation among 4-H families in Polk County, Tennessee. It was conducted for the purposes of: (1) obtaining information concerning characteristics of homeowners and renters, (2) determining which recommended homegrounds improvement practices they were using, and (3) identifying…

Describes the benefits and adverse effects of insects and concludes that the benefits outweigh the adverse effects. (LS)

The value of a school garden as a learning laboratory is discussed and guidelines for developing a successful planting program were explained. (Author/RK)

A single computer is used for instruction in data processing and business methods and in such administrative functions as class scheduling and grading. (Author)

Article describes a student project of growing a beautiful flower garden thus giving students a greater awareness of ecology. (RK)

This article reviews the benefits of horticulture as a training tool for the retarded and offers suggested means of expanding horticulture learning experiences to the retarded child in a prevocational setting. (CT)

Presents a science unit for fourth graders on fungi. Included are instructions for making a mold garden. (SJL)

Advocates a sensory approach, involving care for plants and animals, to help children understand the nature of life and death. (Author/RH)

Seven easy-to-do experiments with plants are outlined to aid in teaching children about plants: their search for water, food, and light; a variety of rooting systems; and the effects of soil temperatures. (JMF)

Describes a business-school partnership involving gifted students in the design and cultivation of a medicinal garden. Students studied the uses of native plants for medicine, food, shelter, clothing, and landscaping, and developed portfolios and presentations through their work on the community garden site and an outdoor classroom. (PB)

Discussion of sustainable communities, or sustainable development, focuses on the ethical role of information in fostering sustainable environmental development. Topics include background information, developments in information technology, permaculture in the area of horticulture and information ethics, information ethics models, hardware…

In order to promote the understanding of plants, nurture imagination, and provide a place for the enrichment and delight of children, the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden on the campus of Michigan State University has over 50 theme areas for children to experience. History, purpose, and projects are briefly described. (SAS)

Research identified and described the motivational orientations of the participants in the horticultural certificate programs at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. Questionnaires were distributed to paying participants attending the certificate programs in fall 1994. The first part of the questionnaire included the Education Participation Scale…