Been Quote by Alice Waters
“In Berkeley, we built the garden and a kitchen classroom. We've been working on it for 12 years. We've learned a lot from it. If kids grow it and cook it, they eat it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Chef Alice Waters speaking about Edible Schoolyard, 2015
Hands‑on learning in a garden and kitchen teaches children food origins, nutrition, and responsibility.
In simple terms: Kids learn by growing and cooking food.
Key Takeaway
Integrate garden‑based learning in schools.
Themes
education
food
sustainability
community
hands‑on learning
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- after‑school programs
- community gardens
- family cooking projects
Key Concepts
experiential learning
food literacy
environmental stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools without land adopt this model?
- What long‑term impacts does garden learning have on health?
A Different Perspective
Requires resources and teacher training; not all schools have space.
![“[Kids] will grow up into a world that's difficult and wonderful, and they'll make the best of it they can, and hopefully help turn it in the best possible direction.” quote by Bill McKibben](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f0/bill-mckibben-1057_child_kids-will-grow-up-into-a-world-that-s-di_212978.jpg)
