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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Yup, I can't grow peas here in central Florida. But I love garden peas, they are so delicious!
I learned something neŵ recentlyThat peas sown late are vulnerable to high temperatures. I lost some of my pea crop in Britain's succession of heat waves . Still we got some usable peas to have with the sunday roast.
I know you use garden for our yard, but did not realize your yard meant a paved surface. I thought it was odd you used "yard" but now I know. I see container gardening as much more manageable. Have fun and happy growing!
We in Britain use the word yard to identify a paved space. Garden is for a soil surface. I know that this is not the American usage. We are developing a container garden.
Frank, in my small yard I plant both in the ground and in containers. I have no grandkids, but if I did, I'd be teaching them to grow food and flowers!
Maureen and I have recently reappraised our gardening activity. As we have a yard rather than a garden, we have realized that pots are quite desirable growing containers. A child can be trusted to safely handle a plastic container.
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?