Flowers were the main attraction in the garden year after year. This year called for an experiment: a vegetable garden. Basically, twenty packages of seeds were purchased and we'll see what grows. Next year I may get fancy & join a seed exchange- they are sprouting up all over the city.
This project is to get a head start on the growing season. It can be done indoors if you would like to start the seedlings in Winter. If you begin in Winter, be sure you have a sun-porch or area to store the containers; one that is exposed to sun & well-protected from the elements. Otherwise, early Spring works well & the containers may be left outside as long as the weather is not frigid.
Kids can help from start to finish, depending upon their skill-set and attention span. Including them in some aspect of the garden [choosing seed varieties, watering, planting, weeding] will encourage interest and cultivate a sense of responsibility & accomplishment. Happy Earth Day!
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