Giving gifts of handmade crafts and treasures from the garden is extremely satisfying, and I have never met anyone who was not delighted in receiving such gifts. Even fresh produce, such as tomatoes, squash and green beans, make terrific gifts for people who do not have a garden. Offering these gifts gives children and adults alike a great opportunity to show that they care about others. The garden provides a fertile ground of opportunities for families to grow together and learn more about each other. It offers many opportunities for children and adults to share ideas, to talk and, most importantly, to listen to each other by working together to communicate the many messages that must be said without words.
Gardening develops self-esteem, a sense of nurturing and the quality of generosity.
Start now to involve your child in the planning of your spring garden. There are many children s books that will educate and excite them about gardening. Seed catalogs can be a source of fascination and are perfect for craft projects after the plants have been ordered. The garden can be a wonderful family room. Cobb residents can get free compost at facility Cobb County is happy to make compost available to the citizens of the county for private and individual use, free to the public.