COURSE CODE: NSTP101b

Civic Welfare Training Service 1

Module
The lessons on Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) 10National Service Training Program
of the
(NSTP) include both lectures and practicum. The lectures are usually held at the university
| 1st Semester,
lecture hall and classrooms while the practicum S.Y. 2021-2022
is conducted at the adopted target communities.
The practicum includes activities from CWTS/LTS I that are related to community extension
Introduction
projects and services.
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Intended Learning Outcomes
 Realize the role of sports and recreation in maintaining good health.
 Determine the ways to stay healthy at home with respective families
 Discuss the nutrition education
 Simulate the operational aspect of an entrepreneurial activity.
 Appreciate the role of entrepreneurial activity in alleviating poverty
 Identify the basic qualification of a citizen in exercising the right to vote.
 Differentiate organic from organic gardening;
 Identify the different ways of growing organic veggies in urban areas.

Topic 10:: DIMENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

a. Health
b. Education
c. entrepreneurship
d. recreation
e. Morals of Citizenry
f. Voter’s Education
g. Poverty Alleviation
h. Urban Organic Gardening
-FAITH
(Food Always in the Home)
References:
 National Development via National Service Training Program RA 9163 (CWTS 1) Sonia , Gasilla-de la Cruz
et al
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DIMENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable development is the idea that human societies must live and meet their needs
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ...

Sustainability is a broad term that describes managing resources without depleting them for future
generations. ... Sustainable development describes the processes for improving long-term economic
well-being and quality of life without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

Main difference between development and sustainable development is that development aims at
 raising the quality of life of only present generation whereas sustainable
development aims at raising the quality of life of both present and future generations
without threatening natural endowment and environment.

There are four dimensions to sustainable development – society, environment,

culture and economy – which are intertwined, not separate. Sustainability is a
paradigm for thinking about the future in which environmental, societal and
economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of an improved quality of life
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 Society - community or group of people having common traditions,
institutions, and interests

 Environment simply means 'surroundings'

 the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings
 Culture- customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular
nation, people, or other social group.

 Economy - large set of inter-related production and consumption

activities that aid in determining how scarce resources are allocated. In
an economy, the production and consumption of goods and services are
used to fulfill the needs of those living and operating within it.

Three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social

 Economic sustainability refers to practices that support long-term

economic growth without negatively impacting social, environmental, and
cultural aspects of the community.
- means that the public sector in particular will provide support to
occupations and sectors that create a better environment and a better sense
of well-being.
Examples could be organic farming, green and socio-economic enterprises, etc.

Environmental sustainability is defined as responsible interaction with the

environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow
for long-term environmental quality.
 means that we are living within the means of our natural resources.
 the responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect global
ecosystems to support health and well-being, now and in the future.

Environmental Sustainability Examples

 Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass
 Recycling of metals, such as iron and steel, and minerals
 Crop rotation
 Cover crops
 Selective logging

Sustainability improves the quality of our lives, protects our ecosystem

and preserves natural resources for future generations. ... Going green and
sustainable is not only beneficial for the company; it also maximizes the
benefits from an environmental focus in the long-term.

According to Foundry, those six key factors are: optimize your current use of
fossil fuels, eliminate waste, recycle, recover energy, save time, and reduce,
or eliminate, pollution.
 How to live a more sustainable lifestyle
 Save energy. By using less energy, you can help to reduce carbon
emissions. ...
 Eat less meat. ...
 Use reusable alternatives. ...
 Go paperless. ...
 Use renewable energy. ...
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 Recycle and reuse. ...
 Grow your own produce. ...
 Donate unused items

Polluted land, air, and water will severely affect our quality of life and the ability of
local communities and the larger society to thrive. In short, environmental
sustainability is fundamental to the survival of our planet and ourselves.

Five key drivers of sustainability: social impact, focused business strategy,

economic viability, adaptability, and capacity to deliver.

 Social sustainability is a process for creating sustainable successful

places that promote wellbeing, by understanding what people need from
the places they live and work.
 Social sustainability is the ability of society, or any social system, to
persistently achieve a good social well being.

Three main pillars of social sustainability: inclusion, empowerment, and

resilience.

Inclusion focuses on the need to “put people first” in development processes.

For example, in relieving poverty or sickness or the needs of old age, an
organization might concentrate on building the capacity of people in poverty
(or people who are sick or old) to enable them to be included in society as a
means of relieving their needs and promoting social inclusion.
Social empowerment is understood as the process of developing a sense of
autonomy and self-confidence, and acting individually and collectively to change
social relationships and the institutions and discourses that exclude poor people and
keep them in poverty.
 Social-Economic Empowerment: Examples. ... Educating girls, teaching
women employable skills, and teaching them about their rights as human
beings all have the potential to impact the social-economic conditions in the
communities they live in.
Resilience is “the capacity of a system, be it an individual, a forest, a city or an
economy, to deal with change and continue to develop.” The definition of
sustainability is “the ability to meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Examples:
Core to social resilience, then, is an inclusion of diverse others, an acceptance
and attention to others, mutual respect and care for others, and a responsiveness to
others. A simple touch can provide connection and promote cohesion.

Social sustainability (Schools)

 On a social sustainability level, we respect people. For example in our
teaching and research, we allow and instigate discussions that expose
 ourselves and students to diverse viewpoints. We accept all staff and
students by being inclusive.

What is social sustainability in healthcare?

 Social sustainability in healthcare has evolved
as a soft infrastructure of a healthy
community. A health service is sustainable
when operated through an organizational
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system that is reinforced with sufficient
resources and activities to meet individual and
public health needs (Oslen, 1998).
How does sustainability relate to food?
 Sustainable eating involves selecting foods that are healthy for our
bodies and the environment. ... The shift from processed foods is aimed at
helping to reduce the negative impact of food production on the environment,
reducing food-related diseases, and extending people's lifespan.

The greatest impact of adopting sustainable practices in health care is in addressing

the environmental and social determinants of health at the source: by creating
healthy living and work spaces. The goals of sustainability in health care are in three
areas: Protecting public health from the effects of climate change.

Why is sustainable health important?

 Ideally, an environmentally sustainable health system improves, maintains
or restores health, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment
and leveraging opportunities to restore and improve it, to the benefit of the
health and well-being of current and future generations.

How can we make our health sustainable?

Here are few steps to make healthcare more sustainable:
Raise Patient Awareness. ...
Deal With Medical Waste More Effectively. ...
Use Food Digesters To Minimize Food Waste. ...
Source Organic Food For Hospitals. ...
Encourage Patients To Choose A Greener Death. ...
Replace, Reuse, Recycle. ...
Minimize Paper Communication.

What is sustainable health care?

 Sustainable healthcare delivers high quality care without damaging the
environment, is affordable now and in the future and delivers positive social
impact.

HEALTH

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. For a
healthy life cycle, a person needs to have a balanced diet and has to regularly
exercise. One must also live in a proper shelter, take enough sleep and have good
hygiene habits.
There are 3 major areas of the health triangle: physical, mental and social.
 There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social,
spiritual, and intellectual.
Here are a few effective and tested ways that can help you improve your
wellbeing:
o Take Proper Sleep: ...
o Eat a Balanced Diet: ...
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o Expose Your Body to Sunlight: ...
o Deal with Stress: ...
o Exercise Daily: ...
o Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol: ...
o Be Social, as Much as You Can: ...
o Find and Practice New Hobbies:

What will you do to keep yourself healthy as a student?

Nutrition
 Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods. Your body actually needs more
than 40 different nutrients for good health, and there is not one single
source for them. ...
 Eat moderate portions. ...
 DO NOT SKIP MEALS. ...
 DO NOT eliminate certain foods. ...
 Foods are not good or bad. ...
 Drink water! ...
 Avoid too much caffeine. ...
 Be active.
5 Simple Tips for Fitness Success
 Exercise Daily. Exercise daily for at least an hour. ...
 Eat the Right Foods and Portion Each Meal. No matter how bad your
stomach is telling you to go for candy over healthy food, try to stay
away from sweets. ...
 Keep Track of Calories and Food Intake Per Day. ...
 Be Sure to Get Sleep. ...
 Stay Motivated.

Here are some ways to stay fit and healthy:

Regular Check-ups: One should get annual physical check up to make
sure everything is as it should be. ...
Get enough sleep: ...
Exercise: ...
Eat healthy food: ...
Do not skip breakfast: ...

Education for sustainable development (ESD) is defined as education that

encourages changes in knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to enable a
 more sustainable and just society for all.

Education for Sustainable Development means including key sustainable

development issues into teaching and learning; for example, climate change,
disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, poverty reduction, and sustainable consumption.

Education for sustainable development allows every human being to acquire the
knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable
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future. Basic education is a key to a nation's ability to develop and achieve
sustainability targets.

What are the elements of education for sustainable development?

 To reorient a curriculum to address sustainability, educational communities

need to identify the knowledge, issues, perspectives, skills, and values
central to sustainable development in each of the three components of
sustainability – environment, society, and economy – and integrate them
into the curriculum.

What is Education for Sustainability?

 Transformation and change. ...
 Education for all and lifelong learning. ...
 Systems thinking. ...
 Envisioning a better future. ...
 Critical Thinking and Reflection. ...
 Participation. ...
 Partnerships for change.

Education is both the act of teaching knowledge to others and the act of
receiving knowledge from someone else. Education also refers to the knowledge
received through schooling or instruction and to the institution of teaching as a
whole.
Importance(Education)
 It helps people become better citizens, get a better-paid job, shows the
difference between good and bad. Education shows us the importance of
hard work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop. Thus, we are
able to shape a better society to live in by knowing and respecting rights,
laws, and regulations.

Purpose(Education)
 The purpose of education at this stage is to build a solid foundation for
children to build upon for the rest of their lives.
 Education is the key to success: Education makes us aware of
knowledge, skills, ethics that has been there in the world which we learn
as it helps us to progress and develops further…

How education changes a person’s life?

Education Helps in Creation of a better society.

- An educated person is more likely to develop better moral and ethical values as
 compared to an uneducated person. Lack of education creates problems like
superstition, domestic violence, poor health, and poor living standards.

How does education make my life better?

 It helps people become better citizens, get a better-paid job, shows the
difference between good and bad. Education shows us the importance of
hard work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop. Thus, we are
able to shape a better society to live in by knowing and respecting rights,
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laws, and regulations.

How does education help you achieve your goals?

 When you earn a degree, you accomplish a big step. You gain knowledge,
skills and experience to help you both in your career and in life in general.
On top of that, by gaining additional skills in communication and
problem solving and achieving your goals, you can also increase your
confidence.

Why do we need education?

Education develops critical thinking. This is vital in teaching a person how to use
logic when making decisions and interacting with people (e.g., boosting creativity,
enhancing time management). Education helps an individual meet basic job
qualifications and makes them more likely to secure better jobs.

Sustainability entrepreneurship contributes to solving social and environmental

problems, particularly in emerging and developing countries. ... They have in
common that entrepreneurial approaches are used to solve social and
environmental problems and that a positive contribution is made to sustainable
development.

ENTREPRENEUSHIP
 The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in
the hope of profit.
 "the new business opportunities have encouraged entrepreneurship on a grand
scale"

Importance(Entrepreneurship)

Entrepreneurship is important, as it has the ability to improve standards of living

and create wealth, not only for the entrepreneurs but also for related businesses.

 An entrepreneur is an individual who identifies a need in the marketplace

and works to fulfill it. ...
 This definition explains entrepreneur as "one who organizes, manages, and
assumes the risks of a business or enterprise."

 AN ENTREPRENEUR IS A RESPONSIBLE PERSON. HE MAKES

DECISION BY HIMSELF AND STANDS BY THEM. HE PUTS ALL HIS
EFFORTS,SKILLS AND INVESTMENTS INTO THE BUSINESS AND
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL HIS ACTIONS AND DECSIONS.
 Entrepreneurs regularly nurture ventures by other like-minded individuals.
They also invest in community projects and provide financial support to local
charities. This enables further development beyond their own ventures.
 When a business is created in a community, it creates local jobs, helps keep
money circulating in the community, and often pulls in money from other
communities
 7 Proven Tips for Young Entrepreneurs to Start Off Strong
Find your passion. The most successful startups are founded by people
who are passionate about what they do. ...
 Know your market. ...
 Get your finances in order. ...
 Prepare to make sacrifices. ...
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 Find a mentor. ...
 Tune up your business knowledge. ...
 Be a planner.

There are four main elements of entrepreneurship- innovation, organization, risk

and vision.

Entrepreneurial Process
 Research.
 Financing.
 Risk taking.
 Development.
 Management.

How would you develop entrepreneurial activity?

 Entrepreneurial activity can be developed in two ways: develop favorable

conditions that motivate and support entrepreneurial growth; forming
supportive systems and methods for potential start-ups; develop
entrepreneurship education.

How does entrepreneurship alleviate poverty?

 Entrepreneurship contributes to poverty reduction through employment
creation and in- come generation, skill development, availability and
accessibility of goods and services as well as social responsibility.

Why does studying entrepreneurship in the course NSTP?

 Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic
backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and
nurtures unconventional talents and skills. Furthermore, it creates
opportunity, ensures social justice, instills confidence and stimulates the
economy.

How NSTP trainees can benefit from Entrepreneurship?

 Entrepreneurship-focused programs teach students crucial life skills that

will help them navigate this uncertain future. These skills include problem-
solving, teamwork, empathy, as well as learning to accept failure as a part of
the growth process.

Poverty alleviation aims to improve the quality of life for those people currently
 living in poverty. Another term that is often used is poverty reduction.

As a student how can you help solve poverty?

 Take action on your own:
 You and your family can volunteer! You can take food to the elderly,
help at a food bank, or serve meals at a shelter.
 Donate! ...
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 Write a letter to fight hunger! Start by encouraging friends and family
to contact your local representatives. ...
 Organize a food drive at your school.

How does entrepreneurship improve the quality of life?

 entrepreneurship improves the quality of life of people by
increasing their ability to sustain life, specifically the needs and
wants of your family, engaging in entrepreneurship benefits
the life of the entrepreneur and also the economy of the
country because they hire employees ang by that, they're
able to low down the possibility of poverty to occur.

RECREATION
 refreshment of strength and spirits after work also : a means of
refreshment or diversion : hobby.
 activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
 recreation is a noun meaning just about anything you do for fun
 A person involved in recreation is "re-creating" themselves

What is the importance of recreational activities for students?

Recreational activities help manage stress. It provides a chance to nurture oneself
and provides a sense of balance and self-esteem, which can directly reduce anxiety
and depression. There is also an increased motivation to learn as it can serve as a
laboratory for application of contents learnt in
classrooms teaching.

What are the activities that NSTP students

will undergo?
Student enrolled in the first semester of
NSTP shall undergo a Common Module
phase which will focus on: citizenship
training; drug education; disaster
awareness, preparedness, and management; environmental protection;
and other national security concerns.
BENEFITS DOING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
 Individual
 Develops Personal Development and Growth.
 Physical Health.
 Self Esteem and Self Reliance.
 Creativity and Sense of Accomplishment.
 Creates more Fun.
 Enhances Pleasure.
  Reduces Stress.
 Increases Life Satisfaction.
BIGGEST ROLE OF NSTP TO THE COMMUNITY

 The primary objective of the NSTP law is to promote the role of the youth
in nation-building. As such, it aims to encourage the youth to become civic
and/or military leaders and volunteers whom could be called upon by the
nation in cases their services are needed.
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How can recreation help you appreciate life?
 The benefits of recreation affect all aspects of life. Participating in
recreational activities helps improve physical well-being, emotional
health, and cognitive functioning. It also offers opportunities to socialize
with peers. ... Participating in recreational activities increases overall activity
level.

MORALS OF CITIZENRY
 By living according to good citizenship values which we can derive from the
preamble of the Constitution - Faith in God, Unity, Patriotism, Work,
Respect for Life, Respect for Law and Government, Truth, Justice,
Freedom, Love, Equality, Peace, Promotion of the Common Good, Concern
for the Family and Future Generations, ...

 Legal citizenship is the formal, juridical rights and duties of a citizen as an

individual, while moral citizenship is the expectation of common values
and mores and is often group based.

Traits: honesty, compassion, fairness, and generosity were most important to

liking, respecting, and understanding. Other moral traits, such as purity and
wholesomeness, were seen as less important; even less than certain competent
traits
7 Ways on How to Make the Philippines a Better Place
 Use your vote. Your voice matters. ...
 Abide by the law. ...
 Set a good example to others, especially to the children. ...
 Support local products and crafts. ...
 Opt to walk or take public transportations. ...
 Protect the environment. ...
 Practice patriotism.
Some common morals that most people agree on, such as:
 Always tell the truth.
 Do not destroy property.
 Have courage.
 Keep your promises.
 Do not cheat.
 Treat others as you want to be treated.
 Do not judge.
 Be dependable
 HOW DO YOU DEFINE VALUES {NSTP}
Values. A person's belief about what is good and desirable in life.

ROLE OF NSTP TO THE YOUTH

 The primary objective of the NSTP law is to promote the role of the youth
in nation-building. As such, it aims to encourage the youth to become civic
and/or military leaders and volunteers whom could be called upon by the
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nation in cases their services are needed.

VOTERS EDUCATION
 citizen-voter education module aims to: -acquaint the electorate with the
basic concepts of democracy and the role of elections in democracy and
governance; -stress the importance of one's vote; -encourage voters to
participate in the whole electoral and governance process; and -eventually
effect ...
 All citizens of the Philippines, eighteen years of age or over, and residents of
the Philippines for one year and for at least six months in the city or
municipality wherein he/she proposes to vote immediately preceding the
election are qualified to vote.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION
 Poverty alleviation aims to improve the quality of life for those people
currently living in poverty. Another term that is often used is poverty
reduction.
 Poverty alleviation is accompanied by a number of positive social impacts.
These include improved access to food (that results in higher nutritional
and health levels), improved access to education (due to higher income
levels and ability to pay for fees and supplies), and improved employment
opportunities.

What can a student do to reduce poverty?

How to Stop Poverty
 Create Awareness. Social media has become an integral part of daily
life, and now is the time to use it as a voice of social good. ...
 Take Action on Your Own. ...
 Donate. ...
 Eliminate Gender Inequality. ...
 Create Jobs Worldwide. ...
 Increase Access to Proper Sanitation and Clean Water. ...
 Educate Everyone.
Schools can address poverty through teaching social justice, offering equal
academic opportunities, and discreetly providing school supplies, snacks, clothes,
and other basic necessities.
URBAN GARDENING
is where people practice cultivation, mainly of food, in and around urban
areas. ... It is mainly characterized by the cultivation of crops such as fruits,
vegetables, and the rearing of chicken and fish in the urban and peri-urban
centers.
Urban gardening is the practice of growing plants in an urban environment.
 You may be surprised to know that urban gardening has a positive impact on the
economy, the environment and food security. If you live in a big city, urban
gardeners are doing their work all around you.
Types of Urban Gardening
Backyard Gardens. This is the growing of food on home property. ...
Tactical Gardens. This involves using the limited space available to
practice agriculture without having to incur hefty expenses. ...
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 Street landscaping. ...
 Forest gardening. ...
 Greenhouses. ...
 Rooftop gardens. ...
 Green walls. ...
 Vertical farms.
BENEFITS: (organic gardening)
 Urban agriculture offers increased
access to healthy, locally grown, and culturally appropriate food
sources. Having space to grow and share food is especially important in
disinvested and underserved neighborhoods, where finding affordable fruits
and vegetables can be challenging.
Importance of Urban Gardening
 It puts school lessons into practice and can boost children's interest in
agriculture. ...
 It can boost food security. ...
 Urban gardening is of economic importance and creates jobs. ...
 It is of social importance and creates environmental awareness.
Gardening in the urban school setting provides students access to healthy
fresh foods in otherwise inaccessible neighborhoods. In certain communities
where food deserts are prevalent, these community gardens provide a nutritional
avenue for students and their families.

FAITH (Food always in the home)

 To address the food security gap in the community and to ensure that they
will be able to provide a nutritious and sustainable food source for their
children, the organization launched the Food Always in the Home (FAITH)
Gardening project. It aims to enable selected families to have access of
food for their homes.

FAITH GARDENING

 FRESH VEGETABLES EVERY DAY As its name suggests, the FAITH

Garden system is a system by which farmers can produce a continuous
and sufficient supply of fresh vegetables for their families on minimal
space, and by using some simple agricultural techniques, produce them all
year round.

Why home gardening is important?

 A well-developed home garden contributes significantly to daily food
needs. It can supply households with nearly all the non-staple foods
they need, such as fruit, vegetables, legumes, coconuts and root crops as
well as spices, tea, coffee, medicines and flowers for ornamental purposes
 or for sale.
9 Best Vegetables to Grow Indoors
 Carrots. Carrots require don't much space around them (or wingspan
you could say) but they do tend to require deeper soil than other
vegetables. ...
 Green Onions/Scallions. ...
 Herbs. ...
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 Hot Peppers. ...
 Leafy Salad Greens (pechay, lettuce. ...)
 Microgreens. ...
 Potatoes. ...
 Radishes.

What can students learn from gardening?

 Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development. Children are tactile and
sensory learners. ...
 Language and Communication. ...
 Cognition. ...
 Approaches to Learning. ...
 Social and Emotional Development.

Why is gardening important to students to learn?

 School gardens are a great way to get children to learn about
nutrition. FAO encourages and supports countries to promote school
gardens with educational goals to help students, school staff and
families make the connection between growing food and good diets,
develop life skills and increase environmental awareness.
The Sustainable Choice – Recycling Plastics

Here are just some of the benefits of recycling plastic plant containers:

 Containers made from recycled plastic save up to 60% of the energy

required to make the same product from virgin material.
 The recycling “closed loop” for plastic plant containers is repeated each time
the plastic material is recycled with significant energy recovery gains.
 Recycled horticultural containers avoid landfills and are returned directly to
the growing container manufacturing stream.
 Recycling reduces waste removal fees by keeping growing containers out of
dumpsters and landfills.
 Recycling enhances the growing container industry’s public image as a wise
steward of the environment by reusing sustainable plastic growing
containers.
 Recycling creates opportunities for most plastic containers to be reused.
 Recycling increases retail foot traffic as consumers return their plastic plant
containers to garden centers.
 Recycling achieves a better sustainable footprint due to trash reduction.

The advantages of container gardening

  They can add structure, style and brighten up areas while adding extra
space for crops.
 They can be sited close to the classroom allowing for supervision.
 They are smaller, manageable spaces so children can care for them
easily.
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