Had a beautiful day today so the kids and I went outside to start garden seeds in the seed starting trays. It is still too early yet to plant in the ground but this will give us a head start.
Little Miss planted some corn and pumpkin. She hopes to get enough pumpkins to sell some next autumn as a fund raiser for a church camp she attends. She also planted sugar pod peas, which we love to snack on.
Pookie helped me to plant various types of squash, cucumbers, tomatoes for canning, and some grape tomatoes for salads and snacking.
After we were done, Little Miss found a few flower pots to plant marigolds, morning glory, and lavender into.
Having the kids helping to plant the seeds was a fun project. I intend to transplant a sugar pod pea and grape tomato plant in their yard for them to enjoy. As soon as the weather is warm enough, we will plant some climbing green bean plants as well in their yard and maybe a strawberry patch. I remember as a kid, going over to the family garden and picking a handful of green beans, peas, or some other treat to snack on. Having a mini garden in their yard will encourage the fun and healthy snacking.
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