Advice from the MuseumTour expert:
Gardening provides many benefits for children. They learn patience as they wait for their plants to grow. They learn responsibility as they care for their plants. They gain an understanding of the cycles of life, and where food actually comes from. They see how light, temperature, water, and other variables affect plants. They are exposed to fresh vegetables, which may motivate them to eat healthier foods. They feel a sense of pride and accomplishment as their hard work pays off and their plants thrive. Gardening fosters a love of and excitement about the Earth. Not everyone has space for a garden, but everyone has space for Root-Vue Farm!