Family bonding time
Gardening is a great way to get kids involved
in a project the whole family can do together.
Planting flowers and vegetables gives everyone
a chance to set aside electronics and spend
time enjoying time outside while working
on a family project. You will have a chance to
see your kids explore new sensations as they
dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and water. The
best family bonding usually happens when
everyone is working on a shared goal.
Educational
Gardening is a great way to teach your kids
about nature, science, and math. They will
learn how plants grow, names of plants, how
to measure how far apart to plant seeds, and
how to protect your garden. You could take the
lessons one step farther and check out books
from the library about gardening, watch an
educational video about gardening, or visit a
community garden to learn more about plants
and flowers. Some families also find that
starting a compost bin helps teach their kids
about the environment and how our waste
effects it. The compost gives your garden a
natural boost as well reducing waste.
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