Life happens in the garden. From the miracle of seed germination, to watching the plethora of pollinators that converge on the garden, gardening is an interactive way to engage children. From growing your own food, flourishing relationships, to caring for the earth it all begins at ground level. Get out and play in the dirt with your kids!
Ten Ways To Get Kids In The Garden
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Provide a dedicated space for the garden
The Raised Garden: Insignia Concrete Block -
Start your seeds inside then transplant together in your garden
‘Sow’ Easy A Baby Can ‘Sow Seeds’ For The Kids Garden -
Kids love tools; get them their own set and teach them how to maintain them
Kids Love Tools -
Buy plants with a proven track record of success like Proven Winners
Salvia, a perennial pollinator attractant -
Gardening gloves for kids are always a favorite
Kids Love Gardening Gloves -
Kids love to haul things in carts & wheelbarrows. Have them available if possible for easy tasks.
Kids Love To Haul Tools -
Let kids dig, plant & measure plant growthÂ
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Count and list visitors to the garden Catching Frogs & Roosters
http://http://youtu.be/nIOcohnuiw4
Share the bounty with friends & neighbors
Veggie Bounty | Kids Garden Veggie Stand CSA -
Start a veggie stand to sell extra tomatoes as a neighborhood CSA
Family Relationships Grow 
Starting The Raised Bed From The Ground-Up 
Fragrance Is Important To Kids
