@article{Truong_Gray_Ward_2016, title={"Sowing and Growing" Life Skills Through Garden-Based Learning to Reengage Disengaged Youth}, volume={10}, url={https://www.learninglandscapes.ca/index.php/learnland/article/view/Sowing-and-Growing-Life-Skills-Through-Garden-Based-Learning-to-Reengage-Disengaged-Youth}, DOI={10.36510/learnland.v10i1.738}, abstractNote={<p>There is an emerging body of literature that explores the impact of garden-based learning on health, well-being, social cohesion, and educational outcomes. In this paper, we examine a pilot study conducted in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens’ Youth Community Greening to implement a gardening program with disengaged youth. Data was collected through eldwork and semi-structured interviews, revealing ve interconnected themes: enhancing well-being and health literacy; building life skills; engaging students; connecting with adults; and increasing self- esteem. We conclude by showcasing some of the collaborative practices between educational contexts and communities to reveal how these partnerships can be mutually enhancing.</p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={LEARNing Landscapes}, author={Truong, Son and Gray, Tonia and Ward, Kumara}, year={2016}, month={Oct.}, pages={361-385} }