Blackburn Middle School students turn learning garden into marketplace

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A once-vacant lot is now a source of education and inspiration for students at Blackburn Middle School.

Students spent months planting and tending to vegetables, herbs and fruits. On Wednesday, they got the chance to transform the Jackson State University and Blackburn Learning Garden from garden to marketplace.

Heather Denne’, director of community engagement at JSU, said it isn’t just a chance to teach students about gardening but also a chance for them to develop real-world skills…

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