The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids
101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having Fun
Book - 2012 | 1st ed
In The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, Whitney Cohen and John Fisher draw on years of experience in the Life Lab Garden Classroom and gardening with their own children to teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty. 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities are also featured, from making Crunch-n-Munch Vegetable Beds and Muddy Miniature Masterpieces to harvesting berries for Fresh Fruity Pops.
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Publisher:
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, ©2012
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9781604692457
1604692456
1604692456
Call Number:
635 C6788g 2012
Characteristics:
264 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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This book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty.
Kids make great gardening companions, and the benefits of including them are impossible to ignore. Gardening gets kids outdoors, increases their connection to plants and animals, and helps build enthusiasm for fresh fruits and vegetables. Their involvement becomes the real harvest of a family gar... Read More »
Gardening is even more fun (and educational!) when you include the whole family. This book brings you 101 ideas for getting kids involved in the garden.
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Add a CommentThis book from authors writing from Life Lab in Santa Cruz, California, focuses primarily on garden design. It encourages outdoor gardening activities for families to do together. It discusses insects and reptiles that can be found in a garden, and what to plant to attract pollinators. With pleasant colors, it reviews lots of fun ideas, such as how to make dolls from flowers, directions for making mosaic stepping stones, as well as leaf/flower candles. It also includes recipes in the back.
This book will keep families learning and gardening together through the warm months!
A nice variety of ideas for kids. Great for teachers or parents who are looking for some ideas to get kids interested in gardening.
Great projects and photos. Need to get it again next spring or summer.