Greenhouses are far more than just small huts where vegetables are grown. Enclosed to protect greenery from weather, pests, and pollution, greenhouses allow vegetables and fruits to grow to be safer, healthier, and more nutritious.
They can minimize waste to the environment, increase the growth of crops and bring produce all year round. Though they may seem unassuming, they can also provide learning opportunities to the public and persons with disabilities (PwDs).
Those with learning disabilities can learn to grow produce within these greenhouses and gain more vocational skills to enter the workforce. This is the mission of the Beautiful Gate Foundation Puchong’s greenhouse, which was launched this morning in conjunction with the center’s 10th anniversary.
The foundation aims to use the greenhouse to teach students with disabilities to grow Japanese cucumber, rock melon, choy sum, and other produce. Founded in 1993, Beautiful Gate Foundation provides basic training in education courses, vocational skills, and outdoor activities to students with learning disabilities.
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