Nurturing Enthusiastic Gardeners

Most children have an innate curiosity and zeal for outdoor activities, but once in a while youngsters are timid about gardening. Some are apprehensive about new situations, such as a garden setting. Others fear stinging insects, suffer from allergies, or simply dislike getting dirty or sweaty. This month we suggest ideas for nuturing ethusiastic gardeners.

Background and Lessons
Engaging Reluctant Gardeners - 10 tips to motivate your young gardeners.

Five Fun Plants with Cool Kid Appeal - Read this month's family room feature focusing on plants with intriquing characteristics.

A Hero's Garden - Nurture a class of enthusiastic gardeners by challenging them to design a garden for their favorite superhero.

Starting a Youth Garden Business - Starting a simple school business can be a rewarding challenge for youth of all ages.

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This is My Garden: Cultivating Ownership
Garden Games
Redefining the Playground

Program Spotlights
2009 Youth Garden Grant Winners -Read inspiring stories from a few of this year’s winning programs.

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter
A fresh approach to container gardening

Cedar Raised Beds
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Rain Barrel
Capture runoff from your school's roof for irrigation

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