Synopsis
Children find gardening fun and fascinating, watching a bean sprout or a pumpkin grow bigger every day can seem like a miracle, as well as a huge achievement. And gardening can help kids connect to and understand more about nature, the seasons, and the food we eat. In Gardening with Kids, Catherine Woram and Martyn Cox tell you everything you need to know, from choosing and preparing your site, and growing from seeds, bulbs, and cuttings, to choosing plants from the local garden center. Themed plant lists help you choose what to grow, as well as highlighting plants to avoid. There are 35 amazing projects even toddlers can enjoy growing cress in crazy eggheads or planting colorful annuals, while older kids can create their own salad patch, a hanging basket, a terrarium in a glass jar, or an alpine garden. There are also plenty of garden-related crafts to work on indoors. Little hands will enjoy getting to grips with lavender bags and wind chimes made out of cans. A section on outdoor fun covers garden games and treasure hunts whatever outside space they have. Fun, vibrant photography by Polly Wreford. The perfect introduction to the joy of gardening, with 35 projects for children up to ten years of age.