The Great Garden

Gardening together can be a wonderful way for kids to learn where food comes from and what all living things need to grow.

Things to notice while you're gardening:

	When planting look closely at the shapes and sizes of different seeds
	When harvesting look at the colors, sizes and shapes of foods
	Compare the plants in your garden - how tall, how bushy, what texture?
	Have a tasting party. Cut the fruits and vegetables into bite size chunks and have the family try tastes. For reluctant eaters try dips such as honey, yogurt and chocolate.
	Make a MyYard salad and use only ingredients from your garden.
	Take a picture of the plants as they grow - date them. Create a MyYard scrapbook with the pictures.