Family Vegetable Gardening
If possible, give children their own raised bed or area to plant for themselves. Take lots of pictures of them working on the garden, as well as the plants and vegetables grow. Encourage them to write in a journal to document growth or any changes in the plants. If the child is interested in cooking, even include pictures of a salad or dish that is prepared with their veggies. You could also plan a theme garden with vegetables they enjoy eating – like a “pizza garden” where you grow tomatoes, peppers and basil or a “salsa garden,” with parsley, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, tomatillos, basil and green pepper. Carrots, spinach, broccoli, pole beans and lettuce are also popular for family gardens.
For younger children, consider starting small with a nice size pot or bucket, where they can plant a cherry tomato plant, pepper plant or herbs.
Vegetable gardening is a family activity at our house. Encouraging children with their own little garden or by using a theme is a wonderful tip. Thanks for sharing.
This year was my first crack at a small garden and I grew things in pots but wasn’t the best idea. I also learned by coming up close to near my face about horn worms….How disgusting. I hope i have better luck next year with the worms that destroyed my zucchini plants to
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