Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of children’s hobbies, but Frances Tophill is on a mission to change that. The horticulturist, author and TV presenter believes ...

Creating a child-friendly garden is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the joys of nature and gardening. The best plants ...

This winter, Vego Garden (vegogarden.com), a Texas-based company that makes an array of modular, non-toxic raised garden beds, introduced a new program for children. It’s a refund program that could ...

Thinking of these factors can help make sure a garden grows happy and healthy kids, as well as happy and healthy plants. Creating a child-friendly garden is straightforward. But there are certain ...

Build a winter garden that nourishes bees, birds, and butterflies, providing flowers, shelters, and water, while engaging ...

From space for messy play and den building to a place to grow their own, a garden can be a learning wonderland for kids. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

School is out, summertime stretches ahead, and young grandchildren are restless with “nothing to do”. Lubbock friends and A-J readers Janie E. and Stacie L. are thinking about starting gardens with ...

Now that school is out, are you looking for a healthy way to stimulate your children? I recommend gardening. The character building benefits of gardening include: life cycles, the relationship of ...

Mud? Check. Sunshine? Check. Water? Check. Bugs? Check. What child doesn't like to play in the dirt, smell flowers and eat tomatoes right off the vine? It's as if gardening was invented for kids.