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GARDENING AND VERMICOMPOSTING FIG-20 Need of the Community : Human civilization has disturbed the ecological balance so much that there is a need to inculcate habits of gardening among students which can help them in not only maintaining the landscaping for the beauty of their house, but school and community gardens also. Students will learn to appreciate nature by taking up this activity. Maintaining a kitchen garden is a very good physical exercise and hobby as well as a source of entertainment also. Hence, taking up this activity will be the accomplish- ment of the goals of work education in true sense. Waste Management is a crucial problem in India. Organic waste which is biodegradable can easily be used for Vermicomposting which can be further used for the purpose of gardening and agriculture. Household waste can be easily managed by this process. Learning Outcomes : The student will be able to, 1. Identify different tools and implements used in gardening and their use. 124