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Gardening with Children
by Jill Black
Starting a small garden is an excellent way for children to learn how to
care for the environment and gain an appreciation for the many birds and
insects with whom we share our gardens. It is also serves as an
introduction to the changing weather patterns and the seasonal cycles of
nature from planting the seed, harvesting (e.g. picking and drying
flowers or collecting the seed) and then preparing for the next season.
If you can, set aside a special area in the garden where they can grow
the flowers and vegetables of their choice. Decide what kind of garden
your child wants - butterfly, herb, flower, vegetable etc.
Sketch a plan for the garden and mark off the area in the garden. Turn
the soil breaking up any lumps and condition with organic compost if
necessary.
Tip: Buy child-sized gloves, gardening tools and watering can to make
the project fun and more real.
If you don't have a suitable area of ground use container pots, planter
boxes, or even an old half wine barrel will do.
With very young children it is easier to grow flowers directly from
seed. The roots on seedlings easily become damaged as they take them
from the pots and transplant into the soil.
Let children choose their own plants and look for easy germinating types
such as Cosmos, Snapdragons, Sunflowers or spring bulbs such as
Daffodils as young children are typically impatient waiting for plants
to germinate and grow.
For vegetables - carrots, peas and strawberries tend to be a favorite as
they are easy to grow and great to eat.
Create a garden journal and take photos as the project progresses so
your child will have something to remember over the winter months until
the next season begins.
© 2004 J Black.
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