The past school year has seen the beginning of a new and promising trend among some First Nations schools in Manitoba. A number of schools have begun planning for, or have already started implementing gardening programs. An integrated school/community gardening program offers potential benefits too numerous to list in a single brief article, such as this. However, some highlights will be explored herein. Development and implementation of a school/community gardening program can help to address a wide range of issues facing schools and communities. Here are a few common questions and concerns for which a good gardening program can help provide answers.