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    Bean Fort

Kids gardening is a natural. The two go together like worms and dirt.  It’s a healthy relationship and one that must be encouraged. Why, my kids were thrilled to be invited to help in the garden! They prefer to harvest, or worm check, but they will weed, so long as it’s not too hot and the weeds look manageable. Of course, there can’t be anything more exciting going on at the moment to distract them, like Dad rolling by on his tractor, or when the dog shows up looking for a playmate.

But once you gain their full attention, the reward is definitely worth it. The memories you create are, too. Actually, they’re priceless. In fact, gardening with my children and their classmates at school inspired my Wild Tales & Garden Thrills series of chapter books about organic gardening. Share the adventure with a child!

If you’re interested in seeing a garden in your child’s school, contact us at The BloominThyme Collaborative. A Florida nonprofit, our mission is to expand the network of school gardens so that students, teachers, and parents can connect with nature and the food they eat.

Comments

  1. ryan says

    02/16/2011 at 1:54 PM

    Yes you are so right!

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  2. Sarah says

    04/21/2014 at 2:52 PM

    I’m planting pole beans around a teepee. It adds vertical interest and is fun for kids. I let my daughter have a little watering can to help me, and I let her help me harvest too when practical.

    Reply
  3. Larissa V. says

    09/25/2018 at 9:11 AM

    So excited to have found your site. Really excited to try some of these things out with my kids.

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Hello there!

I'm Dianne, a Central Florida gardener who has learned that gardening doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming, but instead--fun! With a husband, two kids and a Yellow Lab, I don't have time for difficult. My hands are full. But now, after a few years of trials and tribulations, so is my harvest basket! Let me share with you how I do it. Read More…

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