Encourages healthy eating habits
The best reason to plant and take care of a garden is the
reward of tasting your crop. Kids who would not normally
try tomatoes, bell peppers, or cucumbers will be much more
likely to give them a try if they have planted, cared for, and
watched them grow themselves. Cultivating a love of eating
healthy fruits and vegetables at a young age is a great way to
encourage lifelong healthy eating habits.
No one will tell you that planting and caring for a garden is
easy but most will say it is well worth the effort when you are
able to harvest your own fresh produce or flowers to enjoy.
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