Reasons for Learning Gardening 



that men can have only 

 that which they produce 

 by their labor ; that by 

 labor we can create 

 something for ourselves 

 without taking it from 

 any one else. 



Gardening gives prac- 

 tical business experi- 

 ence. Gardening often 

 affords business experi- 

 ence through the sale 

 of garden produce in the 

 market or to neighbors. 

 Such experience enables 

 a young person to learn 

 how to deal with others 

 and gives him a training 



, , i i r i ' FIG. 13. Gardening gives an appreciation 



and a knowledge of busi- of pr0 perty rights. Even a young gar- 

 ness methods that are d . en , er , J" 10 ^ that ^ fruits of ^ labor 



rightfully belong to him. 



of the highest value in 



almost any profession or walk of life. 



Gardening gives healthful exercise. Gardening gives 

 healthful outdoor exercise, which is especially beneficial 

 to school children and to those who in later life work 

 indoors. This exercise is varied, bringing into use many 

 different muscles, which rests the nervous system in- 

 stead of tiring it as fine and close work does. 



For those inclined to be nervous, gardening is an 

 especially valuable form of exercise. Because it is 

 a light outdoor occupation, the work itself is soothing 



