Gardeing For Kids

If you ask adult gardeners when they start learning 'gardening', their answer in most cased would be "from their childhood as a hobby". We should encourage kids to be involved in this healthy activity as this the perfect age to start this amazing hobby. Contact with the natural world can be wonderfully nurturing for children, as they make connections with natural environment, learn about the cyclic nature of the seasons, and begin to find out more about where their food comes from.



Plants have the power to change our lives. They enable the simple and therapeutic pleasure of working in one’s own garden. They play a basic role in providing clean air and serve as a nutritious basis for healthy living. And they are uniquely effective teaching tools.

The satisfying experiences of planting, cultivating, and harvesting fruits and vegetables creates a lifelong appreciation for healthy living. Gardens are a microcosm of the environment. Landscaping with water, native plants, and habitat-friendly gardens is a portal for understanding concepts and issues in environmental education both at home and at school.

This post offers reviews of useful links/sites which can guide you in this connection:

* The Kids Garden

TheKidsGarden was formed to offer a unique reference point on creative gardening for children, providing interesting features and practical advice on this subject.

"This site introduces your child to the wonders of nature through gardening. With a range of scents and colours, your kids can create a place of discovery."
There are about 70 articles which are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.

Link: TheKidsGarden.co.uk - creative gardening for children

* Kids Gardening

The National Gardening Association (NGA), founded in 1973, is a nonprofit leader in plant-based education. For more than 30 years, NGA has been working to renew and sustain the essential connection between people, plants, and the environment through
gardening.
About (In their own words)
'We serve a national audience with timely materials designed to foster an appreciation for the benefits of gardening.
Our programs and initiatives highlight the opportunities for plant-based education in schools, communities, and backyards across the country. We serve as a bridge to connect people to gardening in five core fields: plant-based education, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, community development, and responsible home gardening.'

Link: Kids gardening.org

* Gardening With Kids
Helps parents to teach the kids about gardening.
Link: Gardening with kids

* Composting for Kids
It is an interactive site for kids. Simple slide presentation is very interesting and informative for young kids.
Link: Composting for Kids

* My First Garden
'University of Illinois extention' offers this site for kids. This website is meant for 4th grade students to learn about the beauty of gardens, and the care involved in planning, nurturing and enjoying the benefits of gardening in a variety of spaces and places. Kids can find gardening fundamentals, basics, and planning of gardening.

Link: My first garden

* Kids Valley Garden
A gardening resource for kids, where you can get all the necessary information about caring, herbs, flowers, shrubs, plants, vegetables, and glossary of gardening terms.
Link: Kids valley garden

Americans consistently rank gardening as a favorite hobby.

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