Book

Cohen, Whitney.

The book of gardening projects for kids : 101 ways to get kids outside, dirty, and having fun / Whitney Cohen and John Fisher.

1st ed.

Portland, Or. : Timber Press, ©2012.

264 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

In The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, Whitney Cohen and John Fisher draw on years of experience in the Life Lab Garden Classroom and gardening with their own children to teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty. 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities are also featured, from making Crunch-n-Munch Vegetable Beds and Muddy Miniature Masterpieces to harvesting berries for Fresh Fruity Pops.

Gardening.

Gardening for children.

Fisher, John, 1970-

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index.

Introduction: making gardens fun for kids -- Designing a play-friendly family garden -- Digging in with kids: planning, growing, thriving -- Pizza pies and pumpkin jungles: theme gardens -- Wings, webs, and whiskers: animals in the garden -- Garden adventures and games -- Art in the garden: fun projects for all -- Cooking from the garden: snacks, meals, and other tasty activities -- Preserving the harvest: from fruit leathers to silly dilly beans -- Let the festivities begin: garden celebrations.

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