We hope that you will take every opportunity to include children in your gardening adventure.

The benefits of teaching children to grow plants are many. Here are a few:

• Studies have shown that children who grow their own food are more inclined to make better food choices. They love eating what they grow!

• Gardening teaches many things: responsibility, patience, a connection with nature, the concept of cycles, to name a few.

• Planting and tending to plants builds motor skills and provides outdoor activities.

•  Connecting with plants creates a deep understanding of the environment and the value of sustainability.

I speak from personal experience when I say that working with plants change children’s attitude towards living things. They take to it naturally, and intuitively know that the lessons of nature are important ones.

There are many great sources for gardening instruction, but just including kids in your experience is an easy and great way to start.

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Gardening with Children

Working with children in the garden is more important now than ever.

With children obsessed with the online world, introducing them to the natural world is vital for a balanced life.

There is a great connection that takes place by digging in the earth. As we plant seeds and tend to plants, we take our place in the circle of life. Growing food, flowers and herbs has mental and physical benefits that are far reaching and long lasting. With all of its benefits to our children, Gardening is an essential element to the curriculum of every children’s organization because it is such a life affirming skill.

All that’s needed to garden with children is simple: Sun, soil and seeds. As long as they are learning the basics of germinating, the care requirements for different plants, or even awareness of the plants and animals in their environment, it’s a step in the right direction.