Plants have magical effects on children and add a critical dimension to any play environment.
In this unique book, years of experience as a landscape architect and educator are combined to produce a list of over 200 plants categorized into eighteen tables. Plants are evaluated for fragrance, value in play, fall color, fruits, herbs, nuts, winter flowers, shade, wildlife enhancement and more. Plants are coded by climatic zone. Special section on plant toxicity will also prevent selecting the wrong plantings, particularly where young children are at play. Gardening with Children Together.