Scouts plant flowers and vegetables while working on the Gardening merit badge. They also learn how to garden safely. Seed germination experiments and the study of pollination help Scouts understand the science of gardening. They also learn about different methods such as composting, vermiposting, and hydroponics.
Get the Gardening Merit Badge pamphlet
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for Gardening Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for Gardening Merit Badge
Printable note sheet for Gardening Merit Badge
Printable checkoff sheet for all Scouts BSA merit badges
Grow your knowledge of gardening with these related ideas and achievements:
Spring is in the air! Get your Scouts out gardening. One way to get them interested in playing in the dirt and in healthy eating habits is to plant a pizza garden. They might be more willing to try different fresh foods if they harvest them from plants they tended.
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