All new square foot gardening with kids : learn together : gardening basics, science and math, water conservation, self-sufficiency, healthy eating / Mel Bartholomew.
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TextPublication details: Minneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2014.Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 23 cmISBN: - 9781591865940
- 1591865948
- Square foot gardening with kids
- SB321 .B284 2014
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection | SB321 .B27 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800160160 |
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Includes index.
Kids and SFG go together like carrots & tomatoes -- Building together: making your own SFG box -- Getting dirty: making Mel's mix is as easy as (mud) pie -- Miracle in a box: the thrill of growing a garden -- The reward -- Digging deeper: reaching out beyond the box -- Kids guide to veggies & herbs.
The author's system for growing vegetables in limited space is adapted here for parents and teachers who want to involve kids in gardening while they teach valuable skills such as healthy eating, science, math, and writing. (Miller Library Staff)
Square foot gardening (SFG) is based on a grid of 1-foot squares, offering numerous opportunities for lessons in math, science, and other subjects. Includes suggestions for activities.