Wendell Berry writes that for most of people, "....food is pretty much an abstract idea- something they do not know or imagine- until it appears on the grocery shelf or on the table."I don't want this to be true for my kids. So, we have a family garden. It's not much, just a four by eight box, but it's enough for us to get dirty and have enough tomatoes to can. Here are eight reasons to roll up your sleeves, slather on the sun screen, and garden with your kids!
1. They need to learn that food doesn't come from the grocery store. It comes from the ground.
2. The more time outside the better!
3. They might be more willing to try a new vegetable if they "grew" it themselves.
4. We will pass on the extras from the garden, which helps them learn generosity.
5. It's fun to get dirty.
6. We learn patience. The day after we planted the seeds my son thought he saw plants growing. So, he will learn to patiently wait for the produce, and I will learn to patiently explain everyday that we must wait.
7. Gardening is hard work. And everyone needs to do a little hard work.
8. The hard work is more fun when done together!
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I think you are doing a great job! Your boys are blessed to have you as a Mom!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to plant a garden this year. Hopefully we will be slightly successful! And it is a great experience for E.
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