Gardening for Kids
Published April 2013: Mom.Me
Gardening for Kids
Grow your own: Tips for planting a family garden
Article Excerpt:
If your children cringe at the sight of peas on the dinner table, a family garden may be the solution to get them excited about fruits and veggies. “Gardening helps parents and children spend time together outdoors, take pride in growing their own food, learn about our ecosystem and connect to each other and to others who have lived on the land before us,” says Susan Lipman, California-based gardening expert with the Children & Nature Network and author of “Fed Up With Frenzy.” Continue reading
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