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The home garden develops in the child a greater sense of responsi¬ 
bility, as the success of his garden depends almost entirely on his own 
resources.” 
“The home garden is an agency to keep the child at home, when 
he would otherwise be on the streets, where too often the influence is de¬ 
moralizing. It produces a greater bond of sympathy between the parent 
and child, due to the fact that the parent takes an interest in the work, and 
talks with the child about it.” 
“The home garden brings the teacher in closer touch with the parent, 
as it gives her an excellent excuse to visit the homes of her pupils; an 
important factor in the success of any' teacher.” 
“The home garden will be one of the greatest factors in making our 
cities and villages more beautiful and desirable places to live in, as un¬ 
sightly places, rubbish piles, etc., will be replaced by growing plants and 
flowers.” 
“The home garden develops the sense of ownership, and respect for 
private property as it cannot be developed in the school garden, as the 
child feels that he is the real owner, and not a tenant as must be the 
case when he has an individual plot in the school garden.” 
“The home garden will very materially help to reduce the ‘high cost 
of living’ by providing fresh tender vegetables for the table during the 
greater part of the year, to an extent that will be a surprise to those 
who will keep an account of the value of all vegetables used.” 
Planning for the Home Garden 
The following are a few of the most important points to consider 
in planning for the home garden. 
First, select a location where there will be full sunshine at least the 
greater part of the day, as most flowers and vegetables will not succeed 
in the shade. 
Keep as far as possible away from any large trees, as their roots 
will absorb the moisture and fertility from the soil. Do not make flower 
beds where drippings from the roof will fall on them. 
It is very important that the soil be dug deeply and pulverized thor¬ 
oughly. The parents or older members of the family should look after 
this part of the work, because if the soil is not spaded and well pulverized 
to the depth of a foot or more failure will almost certainly follow. 
Clean-up day is coming so see what you can do 
To brighten things around you, and make ’em look like new; 
Clean up your mind of worry, and doubt and every fear, 
And brighten up your future with a lot of hope and cheer. 
Paint up a mental picture of what you want to do, 
And frame it with self-confidence, and hang it in plain view; 
Then get your broom and shovel, or the rake or an old hoe 
And help our San Francisco to brace up and make a show. 
We’ve got to pull together, everybody, side by side, 
Or when 1915 gets here, we’ll want to go and hide; 
Let’s put our streets in order, with their names out in plain sight 
And work till things are looking spic and span and new and bright. 
Elizabeth A. Wilbur. 
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