Want to put a new spin on your family’s backyard winter fun? Sparking far more creativity than the typical snowman (although I’ve seen a few highly creative snowmen in my day) introduce your family to the work of sculpture and...
So it’s the winter season and my kids and I have been thinking about purchasing some new indoor plants to spruce-up the house. Of course instead of having another typical plant shopping trip, I begin thinking about how to make this...
This year has been an exceptionally snowy year for many families across the US. The frequent snowfall has provided my family with opportunities to ski, play outside, and spend quality...
How can you tell time in the garden without using a watch? Check and see what’s blooming!
Flowers have amazing adaptations to attract pollinators. Their scent, colors, and shapes have evolved to draw these vital critters towards them,...
With young children, there are few lazy days of summer. Most days are filled with intense constructive projects from blanket forts to tree houses
With young children, there are few lazy days of summer. Most days are filled with intense...
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own seed bombs.
Taking a walk together as a family is a great way to teach your kids about varieties of flowers, shrubs, and trees. It's an unstressful time to engage and allow them to...
Growing an edible family garden is a great way to get your kids excited about eating fresh fruits and vegetables. It also provides a terrific opportunity to give back to your community.
How can you tell time in the garden without using a watch? Check and see what’s blooming!
Flowers have amazing adaptations to attract pollinators. Their scent, colors, and shapes have evolved to draw these vital critters towards them,...
September is a critical month for harvesting fruits and vegetables—at the peak of their taste and ripeness. One of the most important decisions is how quickly do you want to eat your produce? Many gardeners choose to eat in season, while...
With young children, there are few lazy days of summer. Most days are filled with intense constructive projects from blanket forts to tree houses
With young children, there are few lazy days of summer. Most days are filled with intense...
With the summer temperatures heating up, find safe and fun activities that can still get you and your children outdoors.
It can be difficult to get motivated about maintaining the yard and garden during one of the hottest and driest summer...
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own seed bombs.
Taking a walk together as a family is a great way to teach your kids about varieties of flowers, shrubs, and trees. It's an unstressful time to engage and allow them to...
In most parts of the country, fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. The soil is still warm enough for roots to become established before winter sets in, but deciduous trees and shrubs have dropped their leaves and require no...
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...
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...
tomato hornwormThere's nothing more frustrating than working hard with your child or grandchild to build and plant a garden, only to have pests munch your prized plants before you can. Insect pests can ruin the party by devouring the...
Compost pockets in the top layer of this lasagna bed await transplantsIt's not too late to grow a garden this summer. Here's a great idea for building a raised-bed garden that won't break your back and gets your kids interested in...
