Have you thought about starting a garden but let spring pass you by? It’s not too late to plant a Summer Garden! You can plant now for a late Summer harvest and even plant again in time for a Fall Harvest too!
If you’ve never scratched the surface of gardening before, not to worry! When I first started my garden, I was completely clueless. Every new project is an experiment, and I’ve learned from some of the planting mistakes I made early on. I’ve now got plentiful Muscadine grapes, so I must be doing something right!
I put together an article for Tribe Magazine that is just perfect for novice gardeners and children:
5 Super-Easy Plants Your Kids Will Love Growing Themselves This Summer
It’s full of good information to get you started on your summer garden. This one provides specific examples of the plants that are best suited for a child’s (or impatient adult’s!) first gardening experience. There are lots of plants that are practically no-fail options that don’t require a green thumb or lots of space, time, or funds. Check out this article to see how you can get started!
Gardening is one of the most satisfying and therapeutic activities kids can tackle relatively independently. Children love creating something from (virtually) nothing. What begins as tiny seeds which germinate into something that’s living and bearing edibles is almost tantamount to magic. Planting vegetables and flowers is an exciting activity, regardless of age.
Read more: http://thetribemagazine.com/5-super-easy-plants-your-kids-will-love-growing/#ixzz4Fqlb3Qwg