Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Try out fun gardening projects for kids, and make the world a little bit better and greener at the same time. Packed with of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, such as growing cabbage in milk cartons and building a little pond, this book will help your child discover the joys of eco-gardening.
Whether you've got a huge yard or a windowsill, the varied projects in this book will make eco-friendly gardening fun. Learn about conservation, recycling, and sustainability in a meaningful and hands-on ways, as you build a mini nature preserve, turn old boots into plant pots, and grow vegetables that you can eat.
Let's get gardening, and take care of our world at the same time--starting with our own backyards
Synopsis
Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colorful book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling, and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways. They will build a mini nature reserve, turn old rubber boots into plant pots, grow fruit and vegetables that they can really eat, plant a bee-friendly space, create a ladybird sanctuary, and much more. Help nature with every activity and discover the joys of growing plants from seeds.
So grab your potting soil and let's get gardening
Synopsis
In this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and recycle household items into animal habitats and fun decorations. Whether they've got a big backyard or just a windowsill, kids can grow all sorts of plants with this beginner's gardening book. Packed with step-by-step activities, this book teaches children ages 5-8 how to grow garden staples like tomatoes, pumpkins, and zucchini with photographic examples. Each project includes a complete materials list, planting guide, and tips on harvesting your fruits and vegetables, providing plenty of support for kids from start to finish. The book also offers advice on creating creature-friendly spaces within your garden, such as a bee hotel, a ladybug sanctuary, and a home for frogs and toads. By caring for the wildlife around them, kids can grow to better understand the relationship between humans and nature, and how we can support local habitats wherever we happen to live.
Beyond the gardening basics, Let's Get Gardening also helps kids learn about conservation, recycling, and sustainability through simple, hands-on projects. From making mini greenhouses out of leftover glass jars, to growing strawberries in an old pair of rain boots, to repurposing an empty milk carton as a hanging bird feeder, there are so many practical ways for kids to help cut waste and reduce pollution. So grab your potting soil and let's get gardening