In this age of technology it is increasingly difficult to encourage kids to get outside. Many kids have traded their bikes, jump ropes, and swing sets for video games or cell phones. If you have noticed this troubling trend in your own children, do not despair! There are plenty of ways to encourage your kids […]
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Sharing the Special Joys of Gardening with Kids
It’s not uncommon to see people doing various therapeutic activities such as dancing, painting, listening to relaxing music, soaking in a warm bath, and even cooking to de-stress themselves after a hectic day. For some people, their therapy is gardening. Many folks admit that they find planting flowers very therapeutic, but has it ever crossed […]
Teaching Kids About Seed Starting: 3 Project Ideas
Growing plants from seeds is fascinating for many people, especially for kids. If you want your children to learn about gardening and the miracle of growing plants at an early age, you should start thinking about some fun and easy activities you can involve them in. One of these activities is seed starting. There are […]
Growing Your Own Food: How to Teach Kids about It
Most children have the potential of becoming great gardeners if you provide them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and assistance. That’s because gardening when you’re a kid implies playing in the dirt, finding out interesting things about plants, learning by doing, experiencing the satisfaction of eating something that you’ve grown by yourself, and so on. Not […]