Comments on: Why gardening with kids is worth the mess

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:34:07 +0000

We can not wait to start our garden at home we are most excited to get our toddlers involved! This is very inspiring.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:03:55 +0000

Great post. I grew up on a farm and one of my favorite memories is going out in the field, pulling a carrot from the ground, washing it off at the pump, and just eating it raw. The chores weren’t always fun to do, but things like that were. And I’m happy now that I got to do and learn all of that. I bet your kids will be too when they’re older.

By: Ana Cláudia

Ana Cláudia — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:19:34 +0000

Hi Gen!
Georgeus!!! inpired.
Love You

By: Évelin

Évelin — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:33:50 +0000

Olá, sou do Brasil e te acompanho á algum tempo e você não tem noção de como você traz uma tranquilidade e paz pra quem lê seu blog. Te admiro muito pela mulher que é, pelo jeito que cria seus filhos, como leva a vida. Você é uma inspiração de mulher para mim. Um grande beijo pra você e sua família

By: Adrienne Rogerson

Adrienne Rogerson — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:26:57 +0000

This evening I discovered the local rabbits feasted on my sprouting lettuce ?
I hope they enjoyed it as much as I was hoping too!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:26:45 +0000

I loved your post all of the wonderful thoughts behind gardening and I really enjoy the idea of children being a part of the whole gardening experience as well. I have never been much of a gardener, not lack of effort I just feel like life just takes over, hard enough for me to keep flowers outside watered lol. My kids do help my aunt in her garden so at least get to do it somewhere. Thank you for sharing.

By: Suganti Anand

Suganti Anand — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:26:43 +0000

I do not have a green thumb. At all. But that doesn’t stop me from trying, though I am taking a break this summer. I can multi task and I thrive on it but as you said it’s like a child and needs attention. I always dreamed of growing veggies since my grandma had some and buying produce from farmers market growing up encouraged the idea even more. Sometimes I give up easily to not do it like I need more to-do lists. Reading your post makes me feel better and keep trying.

By: Connie Smeriglio

Connie Smeriglio — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:32:52 +0000

I have loved gardening for a long time. I love knowing exactly what is in everything and even have learned how to preserve so much of it so it doesn’t go to waste. Though, my chickens get a lot of the extra stuff too.

By: Diana Vinson

Diana Vinson — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:28:45 +0000

Hello Gen!
Country life alone is so good for children.
I dug my heals in at first when we got married,
because I wanted to stay in the City. But , after
Our daughter was born and then our son, I could see
how wonderful life was for our children. They, to me, were
actually learning healthier natural living compared to
Children in town. Now, my young grandchildren are doing
The same. We have a big garden, sheep, chickens ( they
make good friends lol), goats, dogs, cats……the norm ?
I know it’s hard wanting the “city life” now and then, but
Just know that what you’re doing for your kids is the best.

By: Kathy Custren

Kathy Custren — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:14:34 +0000

SO many excellent reasons to garden with the children. Kudos to you for teaching them so many wise and wonderful things early on. Maybe one thing they will discover is how we can each grow a little contribution and join in the larger feasting. Cheers (and thanks to Mother Nature) ~ Blessings! <3