Soon the cold, slushy days of winter will give way to spring. Meaning ... it's time to think about gardening! Whether you're gardening with a school, in a community plot, or at home, it's time to start planning.
Gardening has oh-so-many benefits for mind and body. It connects us to our environment and our food, it provides exercise for young and old alike, and it can be a great source of healthy eats.
To kick off gardening season, I'm sharing some reasons why I love gardening with the very youngest dirt-lovers .... kids!
It's easy to succeed in a garden. Remember: kids operate on a smaller scale. Planting a pot of lettuce, or a couple of tomato plants, can be a big success!
There's no better way to understand where food comes from than by growing it. The garden is also a great spot to learn about the weather, soils, insects, worms and more. Added benefit: if a kid grows a healthy veggie, he/she is going to be proud to eat it, too!
Gardening also helps us understand the natural world, and resources available in our community.
School and/or community gardens are great ways to teach responsibility, and the importance of team work. Sharing tasks around preparing the soil, watering, tending plants, harvesting and preparing food from the garden can be both educational and fun! (Kids + dirt = definitely fun).
Stay tuned all spring and summer as we share tips on growing and eating healthy foods with kids!
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