Gardening is such a fun experience for kids! There are so many different life skills that children can learn while planting a garden, watching it grow and then harvesting it! As a child, I remember planting a garden with my Dad and it brings such fond memories. I even remember planting our strawberry patch, which was my favorite!
However, I have a small problem. I DON’T have a green thumb. I am not sure what happened exactly, but the gardening gene didn’t get passed down to me. In the past, I would try to grow something simple like basil and it always died. People would say, “Basil is easy to grow. Just water it, Annie!” I do. I don’t know if I over-water it or under-water it. Plants and I just don’t get along, until the Earthbox!
First, let me introduce my gardening helpers. Don’t they look cute? I have to admit, they totally abandoned me when it came time to planting. I think it had something to do with the dirt.
Earthbox #1 We have two tomato plants, cherry and heirloom. I still need to put a tomato cage around tomato plants.
What a cool idea. I just got a raised bed planter, so we will see if that is easy or not. We have a huge patch of raspberries, but our strawberries are not so good, so you have give me an idea. I bet those "helpers" of yours are right there ready to work at harvest time. That is after all the best part of gardening.
Wow! I am totally like you. I always want to plant things for my classes, but I'm not very good at it. The Earthbox sounds perfect. Where did you get it?
I have many freebies and hands-on ideas on my blog. If you have a moment, come check it out! 🙂
Sharon Dudley, NBCT
http://teachingwithsight.blogspot.com
Hi Sharon,
I found that the best price in on amazon. I have also seen them at some gardening centers, but they are a bit more expensive.
Oh wow Annie! These earthboxes look fantastic! I love gardening, it just doesn't like me…maybe these are my answer to a little more vegie garden success! I can't wait to see more of yours as they grow:) Just love the pic of your sweeties and can picture their faces when it is time to pick their delicious home grown food! thanks for sharing. Hugs to you ~ x
Has anyone tried raspberries in an earthgro box?