Comments on: Getting kids into gardening

By: Homebasics

Homebasics — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:28:37 +0000

I love your kid focussed posts. Here's another post on getting kids in the garden and aware of their green responsibilities. Growing a Greener Family

By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:56:39 +0000

I must say my gardening has been much more enjoyable since I have had two daughters to share it with.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:43:10 +0000

Marc – I want to go to Edible Landscapes! Sounds amazing.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:00:16 +0000

We just went to (and helped organize) a "sprouts" camp, permaculture for kids, just outside of Robert's Creek, care of Robin Wheeler at Edible Landscapes. It was really fun: four families with young children (age four and up is ideal) camped and ate on-site, and kids went out with Robin on a few tours about different types of plants growing on her property. They made fresh herbal tea, ate berries and dug up tubers, and even made art from flowers and plants. Adults got their own "timely measures" tour. More info: http://www.ediblelandscapes.ca/

By: The other mother

The other mother — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:19:51 +0000

Nice writing! Cute kids (okay, maybe I’m a little too close).

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:48:26 +0000

Thanks for all your wonderful feedback, suggestions and praise! (She says, all glowy inside). Love to you all.

By: Ottawa Gardener

Ottawa Gardener — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:42:10 +0000

I have a 3.5 yr old and 18 month old and they are both into the dirt and water bit of gardening. When I suggest going to a garden centre, however, my oldest says ‘Don’t you have enough plants?’ Wonder where the little darling gets that from…

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:07:41 +0000

What a great article! I work at a daycare with a large class of toddlers, and I’ve been trying to think of new ways to incorporate gardening into our summertime projects. You gave some excellent ideas that I think the kids will love! Thank you!

By: Sandi

Sandi — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:16:44 +0000

Wonderful, wonderful article! Loved your suggestions about themed gardens – each one unique and sure to entrance a child.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:39:29 +0000

What a great post! My Masters research was into the feasibility of a true Family Garden and throughout my questionnaires and interviews so many people were unwilling to give up the adult space and yet believed they had a family garden. Let them run free, I say!! Lovely writing, thank you.