Spring, the time of year when thoughts turn to gardening. It's an enjoyable activity for kids and parents alike. What a great way to spend some time together, while exploring your own backyard. Gardening can be relaxing for adults, fun for kids, and good exercise for all!
PLAN BEFORE PLANTING
Include your children in your gardening plans, taking them to your local library or bookstore to look at gardening books. Check out gardening sites on the internet. Visit your favorite gardening center, or agricultural extension agent for ideas on what vegetables grow easily in your area.
The most popular vegetables for gardening are usually the easiest to grow. They include tomatoes, corn, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers, peas, squash, melon and beets. Grow the vegetables that your family likes to eat. It doesn't do you any good to have a bumper crop of zucchini if your family won't eat it. Get your family together, looking through gardening catalogs and books, and decide on your favorites. Your child can help as you plan your garden out on paper.
Choose some plants that are easy and quick to grow. Quick results can be very important, helping to keep your more impatient young gardeners engaged. Radishes, lettuce, and squash are some vegetables that grow quickly.
