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By Amanda Boyarshinov 7 Comments

Gardening in Small Spaces

Parents can bring learning outdoors with a garden.  Math, science, reading, art, and life skills are all academic areas that can be enriched with a garden classroom.  Small space? ME TOO! There really is a LOT you can fit in a small raised garden bed. What's In Our Garden? Our gardens here in the South are in full swing.  The kids are harvesting peppers, cherry tomatoes, beets, onions, herbs, zucchini, green beans, and a couple strawberries almost every other day.  Here at the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Blog Hops, Kids in the Garden, Outdoor Fun

By Amanda Boyarshinov 6 Comments

The good, the bad, and the ugly of gardening – please don’t say you have not been warned!

Gardening has its rewards and it's downfalls The Good The magazines, the books, and our friends all tout the importance of and the value of the garden.  Gardening with kids has SO many benefits.  Fresh herbs and vegetables for eating, pride and ownership over taking care of something over an extended period of time, bright beautiful flowers and smiles on kids faces!  Not to mention the fact that I LOVE that I can send my kids outside to pick a salad for dinner!  Here is one entirely ... Read more...

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By Kim Vij 22 Comments

The Learning Garden – Starting Seeds Indoors

I have never been very successful at starting seeds inside. As a matter of fact, I have tried unsuccessfully for 3 years to start tomatoes and peppers inside. Each year, I start the seeds and for one reason or another, end up buying transplants at the local Feed and Seed store. This year, I have received a Southern Small Garden Seed Bucket from Baker Creek Seeds to review for all of you and I am determined to have some healthy transplants for my garden this spring! Please note that I ... Read more...

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By Kim Vij 7 Comments

Kids in the Garden: The Indoor Garden

Are you not quite ready for outdoor gardening to start? Still cold and snowing outside?   Start indoors with Bulbs.  Here's a great way to teach your children about gardening Indoors. We had fun watching and journaling about our Paperwhite that has grown over the past month.  Each day when my daughter would wake up she'd go over and look at her plant that was growing and talk about the changes.  Teaching your child the skill of observation and patience is a skill they need in life. Make a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Kids Activities Tagged With: Kids in the Garden, Kim

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ABCs of After School

The ultimate list from A to Z of after school activities for school ages! A collection of academic and seasonal creative fun for your child. After School Activities for School Ages We believe that learning never ends, even after the school bell rings after school. Take a peek at over 100+ Activities for kids ages 5-8. Activities are listed alphabetically. After School Schedules & Parenting Tips for School Ages How do you fit these activities in after school? Here's a ... Read more...

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