Tips for gardening with kids

Whether you will be starting your plants from seeds or purchasing transplants from a greenhouse, it is exciting to start planting! Young children will likely be eager to help, but may not have the patience to plant in orderly rows or may make the mistake of pulling a sprout (or full plant) instead of a weed. A well-intentioned time set aside together can turn to frustration when expectations are set to high. It is best to keep things fun and simple.