Gardening is a great activity for families to do together during the warm summer months. It gets children away from television and video games and gives them some exercise while learning about nature in the great outdoors.
Peter Cantley, a garden guru, has more than 46 years of experience in his field. Here are some tips he offers to give everyone in the family a green thumb:
Kids love getting dirty. Weeding and planting is an easy activity to get them started, and it’s okay if they get a bit messy.
Kids can join parents in the garden by digging in the soil with a small spade and finding roots and worms.
If your child is old enough, let them learn ownership and responsibility by giving them a plant or part of the garden to water and help care for over the season. If they are really taking an interest, why not give them their own plant to grow?
Share your love of gardening. Bring a gift of fresh produce grown right in your garden when visiting friends and family as a thoughtful gift the kids can be proud to give.
Most importantly – have fun. Summer is only here for a short time, so make the most of it by getting outside.
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