According to the U.S. Forest Service, native plants don’t need as much watering ... Once the garden begins to bloom, set kids off on a scavenger hunt. Have younger children find simple items ...

Though young children might love ... and the weeds “especially like sun,” she says. Eierman, who is the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with ...

Weeding is one of the least enjoyable tasks for any gardener. Constantly battling unwanted plants can take away the joy of ...

That makes containers good for older vegetable gardeners, those who are physically handicapped, young children or anyone who may find cultivating and weeding ... plants to wilt before watering.