April Showers Bring May Flowers

Gardening is such a great hobby for tweens. It is a way to teach them about this fun activity and give them a feeling of accomplishment to see the fruits of their labor.

April showers had better bring May flowers with as much rain as we have received in Virginia so far this month. I can certainly tell you one thing...the ground is soft, which makes gardening a lot easier. One my oldest son has the job of cutting the grass each week on our riding lawn mower, and I am about to get my two other boys into planting a garden of their own. They will cultivate it and see what grows.

If you are interested in having your tween start a garden, but aren't sure where to start, take a look at some of these great articles that can be found right here on Suite101.

Gardening With Kids - A list of fun crafts to help spruce up their garden site.

Gardening Keeps Kids Healthy - An article about the benefits of gardening with kids.

Kids' Gardening Projects - Simple ways young children can grow things.

Five Fun Flowers for Kids Garden - Kid-friendly flowers that are easy to grow.

A Childs Garden - An aritcle with ideas for gardening with kids.

Gardening Lesson Plan - Teaches the basics of gardening with facts, activities, and resources.

Happy planting!