Comments on: The Kids Gardening Giveaway

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:33:47 +0000

In reply to Jean.

Hi Jean: Thanks for your interest. This giveaway is now already over, and a winner was chosen from Idaho. Good luck with your school garden this year. You’ll find more information about kids and gardening on this blog, which we hope helps in some way. Happy new year! Teresa

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:52:10 +0000

Our local school is starting a garden at the school this year. I would donate these items to them. How fun for the kids!

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:21:15 +0000

Wow! Love everyone’s reasons why kids should spend more time in the garden. Thanks so much for all your responses. We appreciate them. Teresa

By: Ruth J.

Ruth J. — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 04:26:43 +0000

It is so important for kids to understand where our food comes from and why we should be eating fresh fruits and veggies. It is also a great way to get kids to enjoy being outside and be more active. A love for the outdoors often turns into a love for the environment and making our world a better place.

I like you both on FB!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:12:03 +0000

Interaction with nature is a vital part of life itself. We tend to forget that we are part of nature, and see ourselves as separate from it. This is a huge mistake, and people need to get out in nature and feel the sunshine. Gardening is a great way to expose children to the beauty and balance of nature!

By: danay

danay — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:52:37 +0000

Nature is a reminder that we are all miracles. It helps me stay grounded.The simplicity of a growing something, nurturing it with care and patience is a great tool to learn at a young age. Humility and beauty in its most basic form 🙂

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:28:32 +0000

I see so many kids these days who think playing outside is boring or hot or cold or dirty…..they are not excited to go out and learn the wonders of where their food comes from, what animals are out there, how the world works and how to look at things on a variety of levels. I think once they get past the view that the outdoors is not interesting or important, it will open their minds to a lifetime of creativity and inquiry.

Thanks!

By: Nancey Schneider

Nancey Schneider — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:24:10 +0000

I have had the honor of introducing my grand kids to the Great living outdoors! Watching plants grow, birds nesting and eggs hatching. I love the wonder and understanding grow as each season comes and goes. A watering can in such great animal friends for 4yr. old grandson would be a delight

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:07:08 +0000

Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing your thoughts on why it’s so important for kids to garden and spend time outdoors. You all are entered into this random drawing. Good luck all!

By: Kylee from Our Little Acre

Kylee from Our Little Acre — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:54:44 +0000

It’s important to share gardening with kids because I think it’s a great way for kids to feel a connection with what they eat. So many kids don’t have a clue how they get their food or where it comes from.