Everyone is ‘Going Green’ these days and one great way to help our environment is with organic gardening. Children will love getting involved and going green with ‘Organic Gardening for Kids’ by Elizabeth Scholl.
This children’s book is recommended for ages 9-12 but with some parental involvement younger children can learn from the book and adults wanting to go green can also pick up some great gardening tips.
‘Organic Gardening for Kids’ covers everything from the history and reason for organic gardening to insect and weed control. Through the colorful photographs and diagrams, sidebar tips, and glossary children learn about soil, the sun, water, choosing plants for the organic garden and garden care.
Whether a child or a beginning gardener ‘Organic Gardening for Kids’ is a great pick for getting your garden growing and living green with an organic garden.
You can find ‘Organic Gardening for Kids’ at the Capital Area District Library downtown Lansing and Okemos branches. You can also pick up your own copy at both Schuler Books & Music and Barnes & Noble in Lansing. If not in the Lansing area check with your local bookstore or you can order online at Amazon.com here: Organic Gardening for Kids (Gardening for Kid's) (Robbie Readers)
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Library Binding: 48 pages
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (June 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584158158
ISBN-13: 978-1584158158
Audience: Grades 3-6
Schuler Books & Music - Eastwood Towne Center
2820 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing, Michigan
Barnes & Noble - Lansing Mall
5132 W. Saginaw Hwy 245, Lansing, Michigan
Barnes & Noble - Jacobson's Building
333 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan
Want to get your children interested in Gardening or Green Living? You may want to also check out the following book reviews:
A kid's guide to container gardening by Stephanie Bearce
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The Sibley guide to trees by David Allen Sibley Book Review
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Comments
I love that all of your suggestions in reading for children and teens, also can be fun for the whole family. In this day and age, we need to find things to keep families doing things together. Your posts are always relevant.
This sounds like it would be a great idea and fun to do with the whole family.
Another twist on gardening, going organic~ Looks like another fun book.
Wonderful review Faith. Kiddo hasn't quite reached this age group yet, lol (4 yrs.) but never too young to attempt teaching good methods in a fun manner!
What a good idea for children to learn about organic gardening and enjoy reading too. Thank you. Eugene, Oregon Dog Examiner
I couldn't stress the importance of this article! Very good. :)
Organic gardening is the healthiest form of gardening for people and the earth. I love that there is a book about organic gardening for children.
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