Just because you have a garden, that doesn’t mean that the whole family can’t participate. In fact, having the whole family in the garden can foster a family camaraderie unlike any other. Plus it can teach children things about nature, the environment, and responsibility. But a family garden, since it is a subset of “normal” gardens, does not just happen, so read on for some tips to creating a family garden.
If you want to have a family garden, you’ll have to keep gardening simple. This would not be the year to plant 15 different vegetables and 5 fruits. Minimize the different varieties of plants to help younger minds keep up.
For junior to really lend a hand, he has to be able to. By this I mean that you can’t require him to have to carry out a 50 lb. bag of fertilizer. Keep materials smaller so that your children can handle them without hurting themselves
Speaking of the plants you choose, get your kids involved in picking what you grow. This will make them extra interested in seeing them grow and develop. If your child’s favorite food is the tomato, make sure you have a few vines.
Having simple tasks in the garden is another thing that will keep your child consistently involved. If your child knows exactly what he or she is to do whenever the family goes out to work on the garden, he or she will feel important and included.
When you are creating a kid-friendly family garden, it’s even more important to have safe fertilizers and pesticides. This is the perfect time, in fact, to switch your garden over to an organic garden. Gardening organically without all those dangerous chemicals will keep your children safe from any accidental poisoning and make the whole family eat healthier.
There’s nothing like a family garden to bring a group together. I hope these tips have given you valuable information and an impetus to start your own family garden.
