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I remember when I was about 8 years old, I came into the house and my mother had this awful scowl on her face. She had looked out the window and had noticed that I had just injected her green tomatoes, on the vine, with ink. This was one of the many predicaments I had gotten myself into...for I loved playing, experimenting, planting...doing just about anything in the garden.
Unfortunately, my curiosity about plants and
trees and flowers, gave me more cases of poison ivy than all the
kids in the neighborhood put together. I just loved venturing
into the woods behind our house and discovering some new wildflower
I hadn't seen before, smelling the honeysuckle, or climbing some
gnarly old tree.
My son shares
my enjoyment for the garden. From about the age of three he could
take you on a tour of our gardens and identify the names of many
perennials, shrubs and trees. His face lights up as he comes running
to me each spring to announce that a crocus, tulip, or hyacinth
has just bloomed.
Introducing
a child to the wonders of nature and gardening is both educational
and rewarding.
Gardens are a source of delightful childhood memories. When parents are enthusiastic, the magic and excitement becomes catchy, and children discover the joys of bringing a garden to life.
" Might I," quavered Mary, "might I have a bit of earth?" Mr. Craven looked quite startled. "Earth!" he repeated. "What do you mean?" "To plant seeds in....to make things grow....to see them come alive."The Secret Garden
Planning a Vegetable Garden
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