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4 Ways To Get Your Kids To Enjoy Eating Vegetables

Nov 27, 2024

4 Ways To Get Your Kids To Enjoy Eating Vegetables

Does your little one absolutely refuse to eat their veggies? Check out our tips on how to get your kids excited about eating nutritious vegetables.
The Benefits of Gardening for Children's Mental Health

Nov 8, 2024

The Benefits of Gardening for Children's Mental Health

Gardening improves the body and soul, with benefits that extend beyond your fruit and vegetable growing space. Learn how it improves children's mental health.
How To Create a Seasonal Gardening Plan With Kids

Nov 4, 2024

How To Create a Seasonal Gardening Plan With Kids

A seasonal gardening plan helps you and your kids create a thriving garden! Here's what you should include in your plan to have a successful growing season.
A singular hornworm balancing in a small branch.

Oct 29, 2024

Plant Nutrition, Pest Management, and Garden Watering - Cliff Notes from Class Three of the "First & Third" Fall Gardening Series

The content of this class is my favorite. Why do I love it so much? Well, when you start understanding what plants ne...
Growing Herbs - Cliff Notes from Class Two of the

Oct 24, 2024

Growing Herbs - Cliff Notes from Class Two of the "First & Third" Fall Gardening Classes

Class 2: Growing Fresh Herbs I don't know who is getting more out of the series: my students or me. Actually, I do kn...
How Gardening Supports Child Development

Oct 23, 2024

How Gardening Supports Child Development

For kids, gardening is more than just a fun pastime. It teaches lessons that help them grow into kind, curious, and responsible individuals.
What To Look For in a Kid-Friendly Gardening Set

Oct 21, 2024

What To Look For in a Kid-Friendly Gardening Set

Before you let your child help you in the garden, consider getting them their own kid-friendly gardening tools. Here’s what to look for when shopping.
An overhead shot of a small garden planted in a 15 gallon grow bag. The mini garden includes lettuce, marigold flowers, a small trellis and snap peas, and garlic chives.

Oct 9, 2024

How to Grow a Fall Garden - Cliff Notes from Class One of the "First & Third" Fall Gardening Series

Check out the notes (with favorite product links) from Class 1 of the “First & Third” Fall Garden Class Series.
How To Create a Kids’ Vegetable Garden From Scratch

Sep 27, 2024

How To Create a Kids’ Vegetable Garden From Scratch

Your kids will love starting a vegetable garden with you! But how do you begin? Here’s how you can create a fun and educational garden from scratch.
Why Gardening Is Beneficial for Your Family’s Well-Being

Sep 12, 2024

Why Gardening Is Beneficial for Your Family’s Well-Being

The benefits of gardening are further reaching than you might realize. Here’s how tending to a garden together can improve family well-being.
Kids Gardening Projects Suitable for Any Age

Sep 11, 2024

Kids' Gardening Projects Suitable for Any Age

Do you want to get your kids interested in gardening? Check out these fun and easy projects that teach responsibility, patience, and creativity.
Photo of a young girl with long hair and braided headband using a Rutabaga Garden Tool scoop to dig in some fresh soil.

May 28, 2024

Why the Quality of Children's Garden Tools Matters

Over the course of seven years, I co-ran a gardening program at my sons' elementary school. This involved creating c...

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