Author: Leta Brown

Leta Brown is a mother of two nature lovers and teaches four-year-olds at an arts-integrated, play-based school where the 17-acre campus fosters a deep love for the environment. Her husband of 20 years, JB is a good sport and does most of the heavy lifting. When she’s not digging in the dirt, Leta is shaping it into pottery on the wheel or cleaning it off her hiking boots and kitchen floor.

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to connect with your child, get some light exercise and fresh air, and enjoy delicious and healthy food? Gardening with kids can be simple, playful, and productive. It’s also highly adaptable to your space, physical abilities, and interests – and spring is the perfect time to get started! An invitation to dig in the dirt is usually all you need to convince your child to join you in the garden. If your child needs a little more inspiration, there are many age-appropriate books to check out. Kevin Henke’s My Garden for…

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