Gardening with Children

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Taunton Press, 1998 - Family & Relationships - 153 pages

Involving children in gardening activities can be rewarding for both the adults and the children. This splendid, full-color book is devoted to creating an adult-centered garden that includes and celebrates children's efforts in the garden. Beth Richardson offers innovative and creative ways to start a family garden in which children can work and dream and feel accomplished -- and have some fun, too. Her approach is aimed at having children help without allowing them to feel overwhelmed by the responsibility for a whole garden. This book will help parents as they instruct their children on the basic processes that support life. The projects are accessible and fun for today's busy families.
-- For anyone who enjoys parenting and gardening.
-- A practical guide to family gardening.
-- Projects and recipes take children's tastes into consideration without sacrificing the food and design preferences of adults.
-- Introduces children to many cultures through food.
-- Includes theme gardens for those interested in gardening on a smaller scale.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
2
Making Gardening Fun for Children
109
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE MAP
150
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About the author (1998)

Richardson is a Master Gardener, certified by the State of Maine Coop Extension, attorney, and teacher.

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