Over the past few weeks, we’ve been transforming our yard into interactive garden spaces for growing food, attracting wildlife, swinging and visiting, enjoying campfires, and encouraging imagination. Getting kids outside is a huge challenge for our indoors-oriented society; my own kids typically prefer books, music, and Legos to the outdoors, and I am always looking… [Read More]
Kids and Gardening: Build a Raised Bed on Your Deck
I’m a big fan of all things garden, and from the very beginning, wanted my kids to share my fascination with the magic of growing things. Though Ian in particular is not a fan of plunging his fingers in the dirt, I did manage to introduce him back in his early years to a pint-sized… [Read More]