Gardening: After spending a winter cooped up i side with your family, theremight be a little tension between everyone. Fortunately, it’s spring, and the warmweather, melting snow, and blooming flowers offer a good way to ease restlessness. This season, why not bring your family closer together by starting a family garden? A Learning Experience Nearly every step in the gardening process can be a learning experience for kids and parents alike. Begin by discussing where you should start and why, what supplies you’ll need, and the types of plants you want to grow. Gardening also offers opportunities to learn about science, ecology, and nutrition. Collaboration Gardening gives your family a chance to collaborate. When you’re stuck inside for long periods, you may be spending time together, but it’s usually not quality time. Working in a group to create and maintain a garden is a hands-on experience for everyone. It’s a chance to get the whole family involved with a single project, and you can literally share the fruits of your labor. Deciding on Plants When it comes to deciding which plants you want in your garden, there are many variables to consider. Do you want to grow edible plants, ones that have magnificent blossoms, or ones that are easy to care for? Flowers are a good start if you want a plant that grows a little faster; plus, they lend a pop of color to your garden. Growing vegetables is also Patient Success Story MI EXPERIENCIA EN LATERAPIA FISICA Mi experiencia ha sido buena en esta oficina. Cuando llegue por primera vez teniamucho dolor pero después de las terapias que he tenido, dia a diame he sentidomucho mejor en comparación a los primeros días. Gracias por ayudarme a sentirme bien. Mi experiencia lo compartiré con otras personas, el dolor de espalda ha desaparecido.
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rewarding, as the kids will take great pleasure in eating what they’ve grown. Other possibilities include sunflowers, blackberries, peas, and lettuce. You might be surprised at how willingly children eat their greens when they’ve had a hand in growing them. Family gardens can bring something new and fresh to your home. So, get outside, enjoy the sun, and discover the joys of plants and gardening.
–Gladys C.
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