Gardening is a great way to get your children interested in nature, and to teach important lessons about life. But there are many other basic skills that children can learn even before they attend school, and the garden is the perfect place to teach them. Patience – waiting for seeds to germinate teaches children patience.… Continue reading Basic Skills Kids Learn in the Garden
Category: Gaia’s Garden
Earth ♦ Tree Hugger ♦ Seasons ♦ Gardening ♦ Nature ♦ Environment
Find a Pick-Your-Own Farm!
The peak time to pick veggies and fruit varies in different areas. Want to find a local farm and see what’s in season and ready to pick or buy? Go to pickyourown.org where you can put in your zip code and find local farms in your area and info on what’s in season now.
Add Quick Color with Annual Climbers
When we look at our homes from the outside, we see brick and concrete, siding and fencing. But look closer at most homes, even those with little or no yard, and you’ll find plantings of some sort, whether pots on a terrace, a balcony with hanging plants, or window boxes, full of color. We may… Continue reading Add Quick Color with Annual Climbers
