Photo by allspice1 Because lawn chemicals have been linked to both acute as well as long-term health problems, Chip Osborn created this comprehensive video to help bring awareness to the issues. It’s hugely educational and a must see for parents, elected officials, as well as school administrators. Please take 10 minutes and see how what [...]

Photo by digital cat Because I always have kids hanging around (I’m like a Pez dispenser), I’m always on the look-out for plants that kids are drawn to. It’s just one of the many ways I can help influence the next generation of plant addicts. If you’re looking for plants for the children in your [...]

Photo by Pink Sherbet I think one of the reasons that kids take easily to gardening is that there’s always surprising things happening in the garden. Seasonal changes bring unexpected events such as volunteers (unexpected plants) and fascinating creatures like praying mantises and the bright green chrysalises of Monarch butterflies. They’ll find plants that have [...]

It’s hard not to notice how well kids and nature get along. Part of the fascination is due to the wildlife that kids can find in their own backyards. Remind them to keep their eyes open for butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, birds, frogs, toads, bees, crickets, beetles, lizards and the clowns of the backyard – the [...]