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Growing With Kids

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Growing With Kids

Kids love to experience new things. Growing a garden with your

kids is a great way to engage them in an exciting learning environment!

The first thing you want to do with your kids is give them their own

personal garden space and tools. Next help them feel special by allowing

them to decorate the space with garden decorations of their choice.

They may want to make the decorations.

Next take them to the store and allow them to pick out a few seeds

or small plants. Give them a choice between 2 or 3. This gives them

a feeling of control and power without letting them go crazy.

You can also make this trip to the store into a life lesson. Give

them a budget on how much they can spend on supplies for their garden.

While shopping explain what seeds or plants work best for the climate

and season you are in. Limit the choices you give them. If they have too

many choices you will both end up frustrated.

If your child is younger have them buy some plants or flowers that have started to grow.

This way the child has something to look at, pick, and smell while they wait for the other

seeds to grow.

You may also want to make plant markers with the children. This will help

them to remember where and what they are growing. There are some cute

ideas for plant markers on www.pintrest.com. It's free to join. You will also

find a lot of other great garden ideas on the Mister Landscaper board located

on pintrest. It is updated weekly with new ideas.

Remember this is a fun, educational learning experience. Their garden

does not have to be perfect. Allow them to dig in the dirt and discover what's below.

Talk about the bugs and worms with your children. Once the fruit or vegetables are

grown you can teach them how to cook or bake them.

Don't forget to enjoy the time you are spending with your kids.

Let it be a fun learning experience.

We look forward to hearing about your experience on our Facebook page.

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