The Garden Corner by Sharon Allen Another New Gardener! My
second grandchild appeared on the scene March 7. Caden weighed
in at a hefty 9 pounds 13 ounces. Both he and his four month old
cousin, Addison, are thriving. It is great fun watching them
grow. I can hardly wait to buy garden trowels for my
grandchildren! There are many different ways to nurture
children's interest in gardening. First of all, I think that
children are naturally attracted to soil. On the other hand,
soil may be naturally attracted to children. Perhaps a spot can
be set aside in your flower or vegetable bed for your children
or grandchildren. There are many seeds large enough for them to
handle (sunflowers, peas, or beans). You may consider directing
their garden toward a butterfly garden by sowing flowers for
nectar such as zinnias or marigolds. Parsley, fennel, or dill
seeds are smaller but the plants are a source of food for
butterfly caterpillars. Another idea is to let the children
plant things that they enjoy eating. Tomato or br