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A Hero's Garden

By:  Sarah Pounders Overview Nurture a class of enthusiastic school gardeners by challenging them to design a garden for their favorite superhero. ...

Kidsgardening Activity - Single page - sarahp - 12/28/2011 - 13:28 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

School Gardens are for Everyone

Creating Accessible School Gardens and Garden Activities Do you remember watchin ...

Kidsgardening Article - single page - editor - 11/09/2011 - 10:06 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Reducing, Recycling, and Re-using in a School Garden

School gardening is naturally an activity that lends itself to reducing, recycling, and re-using resources. In any garden the first goal needs to be to reduce inputs. Next, we should recycle, especially by composting as much plant material as poss ...

Kidsgardening Article - single page - admin - 09/13/2011 - 22:49 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Extending the Harvest

It's August and blazing hot, and your kids may be more interested in the local swimming hole than they are in the garden. But in just a few weeks, autumn temperatures will bring relief and, for some folks, an end to the growing season. The cooler ...

Family Kidsgardening Article - single page - sarahp - 07/28/2011 - 11:59 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Making Memories with Kids: Garden Projects that Last

Fall reminds us of the seasonal nature of gardens. The vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruits we nurtured all summer have rewarded us with food, color, and enjoyment, but in most parts of the country, autumn marks the beginning of the end of outdo ...

Family Kidsgardening Activity - Single page - sarahp - 07/28/2011 - 11:59 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Garden Gifts for Kids

Author: Paul Simon December is a busy month of decorating, parties, shopping, shopping, and oh yeah, shopping. Like my spouse, my children love to shop – they are happy to spe ...

Family Kidsgardening Article - single page - sarahp - 07/28/2011 - 11:49 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Designing a Youth Garden

Creating a Sustainable Site Plan The design of a youth garden is very different than that of a home landscape. ...

Kidsgardening Article - single page - editor - 07/27/2011 - 12:36 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Prehistoric Plants

Create a Garden Fit for a Dinosaur! Right Side Box:  Dinosaur Dimensions Lizards ...

Kidsgardening Article - single page - editor - 07/27/2011 - 12:34 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

Garden Games

Kids Learn at Play National educational policy is focused on helping students achieve success in their academic careers, but some experts b ...

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Engaging Reluctant Gardeners

Most children have an innate curiosity and zeal for outdoor activities, but once in a while youngsters are timid about gardening. Some are apprehensive about new situations, such as a garden setting. Others fear stinging insects, suffer from aller ...

Kidsgardening Article - single page - sarahp - 07/27/2011 - 12:16 - 0 comments - 0 attachments - 0 groups

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