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University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: My First Garden Unit PlanUniversity of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: My First Garden Unit Plan
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University of Illinois
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3rd - 8th
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University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: My First Garden

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An interactive guide to "plan[ning], nurtur[ing], and enjoy[ing] the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden," "My First Garden" clearly relays the basic steps necessary in creating a garden and provides a detailed "Teacher's Guide."

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gardening

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garden, schools online: my first garden

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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