Homegrown gardens are a great way to teach children about how food is grown and where it comes from and get them interested in healthy foods. Children are more likely to try a food that they have seen grow from a small seed. Now more than ever is a great time to start a garden. We are home more, food supply is limited in the store, it’s a great way to get some activity and fresh air, and help us eat healthy!! You can order seed online if you don’t want to go to a store.
Get your family involved!! Let them help you plant, groom, and care for the garden! There are many tasks children can do in the garden setting such as planting the seeds, pulling weeds, or watering the plants. Get them involved and help teach them where our food comes from! My mom has a great green thumb (better than I do!) and she is sharing that love and skill with my son Corbin. I am sure Carson will enjoy grandma’s garden too as he gets bigger. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of her garden harvests. The above one is of her butternut squash harvest a few years ago. Mmmm, my favorite squash!
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It’s supposed to warm up next week so be sure to get out and take advantage of it! Maybe can’t garden today, but soon you can!! -Kelsey
