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Before you go to purchase seeds, do some planning. Also, think about what types of vegetables your family enjoys eating , and how much work you can put into your garden. Tomatoes, radishes, green beans, and sweet peppers are typically easy to grow, while cauliflower and corn can be more of a challenge. Planting your seeds or seedlings is the most exciting part of gardening for kids.

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Set aside a whole afternoon to planting the garden and make it a celebratory day. Gardening is much more than the initial planting. Try to explain that tending to the garden can be a relaxing experience, and a nice way to spend time as a family getting closer to the earth. Take lots of photos as your garden grows. Your kids will love looking back at the major changes that have happened — from dirt, to sprout, to seedling, to bud, and finally a vegetable!

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Give your children special tasks — watching for and pulling out weeds, checking the soil to see if it needs to be watered, watering the plants, and checking for any signs of buds. To make your garden more special and memorable, start garden traditions this year that will live on for years to come. For example, have a biggest vegetable contest. As the veggies get bigger and bigger, your child can monitor their size.

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Once your child chooses the best veggie of the year, take their photo with the prized vegetable. Another idea is to host a garden party for your child and her friends. Serve them raw, or prepare some delicious recipes with your child.

By logging into your account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , and to the use of cookies as described therein. Sign me up for weekly Inhabitat updates. I love all foods, especially those I can pick and eat right out of the ground, all kids should have that experience! I have wonderful memories of gardening with my dad in the summertime. I now have my own garden and definitely have him to thank for that. I love gardening - just wish I had more space to do it in!

Time to start that indoor window farm Growing just a big pot of peppers can save us a bundle. So, if you're conflicted about what to grow, aim for growing the most expensive organics from the store because it's a great way to save money. My daughter LOVES being outdoors, watering plants and gardening- which plants the metaphorical seeds of taking care of our earth and realizing the work farmers do to grow our food.

I think kids are more apt to eat the veggies they helped grow as well! Sign up for weekly newsletter. An activity Allen gives is to use an egg carton to plant seeds in during January through March.

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A tip for transferring is planting three to six of the seedlings together because as they mature, some will die. Finally, sit around the table and eat the vegetables together. Children will love the fact their hard work paid off and they are able to enjoy the benefits. JMG gives adults opportunities to have fun with youth and explore gardening with unique activities to encourage youth to take a step outside, according to Henson.

Gardening is an easy and simple activity to get your child learning practical knowledge, while still having fun.

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The whole family will benefit from this educational experience. This is a great article. I love the tips, especially the 3 seeds in one hole. Thank for your tips. Growing Together Posted by: Water Conservation Still Vital.