In this research I will evaluate the benefits to students planning a community-based school garden in their urban elementary school. I propose that taking leadership in the planning process will increase overall gardening interest, self-efficacy and attitude toward school, including enthusiasm for learning, in elementary school students. In this paper I will focus proposed curriculum on fourth graders. This "ownership" of their school garden will increase subsequent expected benefits, including academic aptitude across disciplines; interpersonal relationships; and the critical early development of healthy eating habits.