Kids' Container Gardening: Year-Round Projects for Inside and Out - Softcover

Krezel, Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1883052750 ISBN 13: 9781883052751

Publisher: Ball Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

With 18 projects gleaned from the author's experience as director of the Good Earth Kids' Club, Kids' Container Gardening will teach enthusiastic young gardeners how to create an assortment of container gardens that are simple to make, that are fun to work on, and that make great gifts. Organized by season, the books' chapters will help kids develop their green thumbs with projects ranging from "Great Big Garden Bowls for Mom," "Father's Day Fountains," and other special occasion/holiday containers to sand art terrariums. In addition to providing the basics on plants and gardening, this helpful guide also includes a glossary of terms, a listing of plants used in the book, a list of resources, and numerous photographs to show kids that they're proceeding on the right path as they create their individual containers.

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Review:

"Kid-friendly projects designed to introduce the pleasures of gardening." --PublishersWeekly.com

"A good source of inspiration for camp counselors, teachers, and parents seeking manageable projects for young green thumbs." --Booklist

"Creative kid-friendly pages all add up to a fine horticultural treat that will thrive in most collections." --School Library Journal

"Fun and easy to read." --Star Tribune

Synopsis:

This work is intended for ages 6 to 12 years. Enthusiastic young gardeners have the opportunity to develop a green thumb and experience the joys of gardening in this how-to guide for kids. With 18 time-tested, proven projects gleaned from the author's experience as director of 'The Good Earth Kids' Club,' kids learn how to create a year-round assortment of container gardens that are simple to make, are fun to work on, and in many instances make great gifts. Organised by season, the container gardens run the gamut from "Great Big Garden Bowls for Mom" and "Father's Day Fountains" to sand art terrariums and special occasion holiday containers. In addition to providing the basics on plants and gardening, this helpful guide also includes a glossary of terms, a listing of plants used in the book, a list of resources, and numerous photographs to show kids that they're proceeding on the right path as they create their individual containers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ball Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1883052750
• ISBN 13: 9781883052751
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88