PUBLICATION W327G

Quick Bites: Let's Grow Together

Publish Date: April 24 2015 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W327G

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Summary

Container gardening is an easy way for families to grow vegetables in small spaces and help kids learn where food comes from. This handout describes basic supplies, simple planting and care tips, and examples of quick-growing crops that work well in containers. It also includes ideas for kid-friendly learning activities like measuring plant growth, plus a simple green bean stir-fry recipe and conversation prompts to make gardening and cooking a shared experience.