Before planting the seeds, make sure the soil is nice and damp. The potting mix is usually dry when it's coming right from the package. Dry soil doesn't absorb water as easily as moist soil, so it's ...

A fun 10-step guide for children to grow chickpeas at home, teaching patience, care, and curiosity while watching seeds sprout and turn into golden pods.

Tired of buying flavorless fruit from the store? This process will have you enjoying a lifetime of oranges, so long as you ...

The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

There are tons of things that kids can love about gardening: digging, picking, identifying color and texture and taste. If you’ve got a small spot of the yard to dedicate to the endeavor, why not ...

Avon, Ohio - “You are never too old or too young to grow a passion for gardening.” The Avon Garden Club’s purpose is “to promote knowledge of and enthusiasm for stewardship of the earth and all its ...

Question: Hello! I want to grow some agriculture plants for my kids, namely, cotton, alfalfa, etc. Do you know of a source to buy seeds without chemicals? Thanks! p.s. If you have any other ideas for ...

Families enjoyed the clear skies on Sunday at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (SLOBG), where organizers hosted a free family day filled with nature-themed activities. During the garden's ...

Every spring, the Texas roadsides burst into a sea of blue. But the state’s signature flower doesn’t bloom by chance. It takes timing, know-how and a little luck. According to the Texas Department of ...