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Episode: Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things
Description: It’s still not hard to entice the under-5 set to make mud pies, smell flowers and eat string beans off the vine, but as children get older and turn to screens, nature exploration often falls to the bottom of their boredom-buster lists.
With a little creativity, however, parents can nurture an interest in the great outdoors and inspire a lifelong love for gardening. The key is starting kids young—and giving them ownership.
Take children to the nursery and let each decide what they would like to grow. Vegetables should be ones they like to eat; they’ll take pride...