The effects of high grocery store prices, and prevalent use of chemicals in our food, have driven many families to grow food at home. Including children in the growing process makes a lot of sense. They will be the growers of the future.
Even if the family is too busy to set up a big backyard garden, I'm here to tell you that beginning small is best. I have experience with growing food in grow boxes. If a friend asked me how to begin gardening, I would say get yourself a grow box.
This page focuses on kids and gardening, but grow boxes are perfect for anyone. They work very well for many types of crops. Even one grow box can supply a handful of beans, or salad makings. Begin small and add more boxes as the kids become hooked on eating fresh, organic vegetables.
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Mushroom growing is simple. The only mushroom that gave me difficulty was shiitake, but that was because I lacked a suitable warm spot on my property. Other mushrooms are no problem. I once taught boys in a school for mentally handicapped children how to grow oyster mushrooms. They were a great success. Sadly, I could not persuade the girls to take an interest, but they preferred the hairdressing course.
I'm sorry to hear that, but the fact that you can still keep your hands in gardening in a few ways is nice. Have you enjoyed growing mushrooms? I always wondered how tough that would be.
Sadly, Parkinsonism meant that I was no longer capable of keeping a plot. But I still garden in the back yard. I also help in the local park, where I give advice and occasionally take training sessions, this year I have grown peas, shallots and mushrooms
Hello Frank. I agree. Just find a space in the yard and begin growing. Some people might find that to be an easier option. Best vegetable grower? That is impressive.
I hope you are doing well. Do you still have your plot going?
A box is a great idea for a child. But also good is a square metre of ground for a young person to begin on. Medwyn Williams, probably Britain's best vegetable grower, started this way. I don't know how many gold medals he has, but he has at least 12 or 13 gold medals from the Chelsea Flower Show, and I have not counted other shows.