Gardner Blue

Gardner Scout Badge Blue Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Gardner was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Cultivate a piece of ground not less than 144 square feet, plan, plant and grow successfully six kinds and flowers from seed  e  of vegetables  s or cuttings. 

(2) Know the names of 12 plants pointed out in an ordinary garden.

(3) Discuss with the Examiner the different treatment for bulbs, annuals, biennials and  perennials, and the planning of colour in a bed  or border. 

(4) Know how to make a compost heap and understand the principles of rnanuring, both natural and artificial. 

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR