Celebrations

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24

CELEBRATE FAIRIES! So many reasons to celebrate in June - weddings, graduations, flag day, the first day of summer. But, did you know that June 24th is International Fairy Day! I didn't, until I searched for June Holidays and found quite a few obscure ones. Days to celebrate foods (doughnuts, cheese, bomb pops, fudge and… Continue reading International Fairy Day is coming, June 24

Gaia's Garden

Children’s Theme Gardens

We spend many enjoyable hours when our children are young reading fairy tales and bedtime stories, planting seeds of imagination and unlimited possibilities for the future. Imagine the fun of bringing those stories to life in the garden. Creating a themed garden based on fairy tale characters and childhood stories lets us do just that.… Continue reading Children’s Theme Gardens

Gaia's Garden

Basic Skills Kids Learn in the Garden

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