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So its been a busy week, lots of good news and plans taking form. I look forward to 5pm next Wednesday to hopefully see a load of folk from the area keen to get involved. I just wanted to finish the week up with a post about getting kids and adults involved so please do have a read. Have a good weekend all.
Why should you come along and get your kids involved as well if you have kids in the new community garden, and what sort of things can you be doing and the kids get up to..
People of all ages can enjoy gardening, but children, in particular, will have lots of fun and gain special benefits. Gardening is educational and develops new skills including: Responsibility – from caring for plants. Understanding – as they learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants). Self-confidence – from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown. Love of nature – a chance to learn about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant place. Reasoning and discovery – learning about the science of plants, animals, weather, the environment, nutrition, and simple construction. Physical activity – doing something fun and productive. Cooperation – including shared play activity and teamwork. Creativity – finding new and exciting ways to grow food. Nutrition – learning about where fresh food comes from.
And what sort of activities can you and the kids get up to, both to get the garden up and running and also once the garden is established..
Watering the garden. Digging. Picking flowers. Planting vegetables, fruits and flowers in the correct season. Picking vegetables and fruits when they are ready to eat. Preparing healthy food, such as making salads and preparing school lunches. Craft activities using harvested seeds, plants and flowers. Composting, recycling, and mulching. Weeding. Gathering seeds and dried flowers. Deadheading flowers. Preparing the soil with organic fertiliser. Replanting and re-potting.
