tidying fallen leaves, planting bulbs for the spring, and protecting
some more delicate plants from anticipated frosts.
The garden and gardening have often been used as metaphors to describe children and childhood. Many early childhood pioneers believed that the nursery garden was an important place for children to grow and learn. Susan Isaacs' writings include many examples of children learning in the Malting House garden. Margaret McMillan created nurseries where the garden was central, with parents involved in tending vegetables and herbs alongside the children. In Germany, Friedrich Froebel set up his Play and Activity Institute in 1837, renaming it 'Kindergarten' in 1840. His Kindergarten included toys (for play), dancing (for health) and tending the garden (to foster awareness of nature).
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