Students should garden to help save bees because it provides food and shelter for pollinators. Planting flowers like lavender, strawberries, and sunflowers supports bee health and increases local biodiversity. Gardening also teaches real-world science, environmental responsibility, and the importance of pollination in food production. Students gain hands-on experience, develop empathy for living things, and learn how their actions impact nature. Raised beds are good for gardening because they make planting and maintenance easier and more organized. Raised beds improve drainage, which helps plants grow better and keeps roots healthy. The soil warms up faster in spring, so students can plant earlier. Raised beds also reduce weeds and pests, making gardening more successful. Overall, raised beds create a cleaner, more manageable learning environment.
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