Healthy soil and sustainable growing

[Marty Kraft <martyk@allspecies.org>]

I am trying to develop a survey for the kids at the children's home where I am developing a garden/program. The kids will take it every so often. I see it as helping me and other staff understand what's going on with the kids in relation to the program. It is an attempt to "measure" the good effects of the program for ourselves and funders. As the kids take it they will at least consider being peaceful within, or the health effects of vegetables. I am so appreciative of how I feel when I am working in the garden or just being in nature that I am convinced of its healing effects.

This is what I have so far. If you can think of anything that should be included or have a better way of phrasing something please let me know.

Thanks

Marty Kraft

HORTICULTURAL SURVEY

NAME _____________________                                     Date ____________

 

 

1. As a result of participating in the Garden I am willing to try New Vegetables

 

                              ____   yes                      ____ no

 

           If yes what new vegetables have you tried?  _________________

 

2. I work hard in getting along better with my peers while I am in the garden

 

                             ____ yes                       ____ no

 

 

3. I have improved in my eating habits after learning about healthy foods

 

 

                              ____yes                        ____ no

 

When I work in the garden or with plants I feel (Circle the number closest to your feeling)

                       

   Peaceful    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   Frustrated

                                    Confused  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   Clear

 

                                    Content     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   Agitated

Open Minded      1   2   3   4   5   6   7   Closed Minded

Enthusiastic       1   2   3   4   5   6   7   Shut Down

 

4. Please tell what you like best about working in the garden or learning about healthy foods and plants?

 

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