365 Days in the Garden

Growing New Gardeners

Thoughts on gardening with children

Author and daughter in the garden nearly 40 years ago. Photo from the author’s family photo album.

I’ve been gardening since I was a teenager and have gardened with my daughter and grandchildren. Gardening with the next generation has been a joyful part of my journey.

Here are some quick tips about gardening with children.

• When gardening with toddlers…