Farmers markets offer fresh local produce and are a fun field-trip for kids.
photo credit: Island Life
Berry picking is a right of passage summer activity.
photo credit: woodleywonderworks
Juicy berries are a sure sign of summer.
One proud gardener!
photo credit: jermudgeon
The absolute wonder of the garden hose.
Eating a rainbow -- YUM!
photo credit: tiffanywashko
A few tips to get your green thumb going…
- Check out tons of kid-friendly gardening resources from the great folks at Kids Gardening;
- Even if you have no yard, you can still garden. Check out community garden plots in your area or start a container garden. Many churches now offer garden space for their members;
- Check your local newspaper for U Pick farms and orchards; and
- To find a farmers market near you, visit: Local Harvest or The USDA.
Berry stained faces. Watermelon seed spitting contests. Fresh strawberry shortcake or homemade peach ice cream. I can’t imagine my memories of summer without these things. Summer comes but once a year — don’t miss out on its bounty, and take the time to introduce the magic of summer to the kids in your world.
Now, if you will excuse me, I am off to hunt for the perfect strawberry. Join me?
See ya outside! – The Grass Stain Guru
Last year, blueberry picking was the highlight of my son’s summer . He’s been asking about going all year and even pretends to pick blueberries (grass, etc) and fills his trucks with them. Can’t wait to hit the pick-your-own places this summer.
@joannadolgoffmd This post might help – great links 4 gardening & farmers market info: http://bit.ly/12DHhJ #kidsweigh
RT @balmeras: @joannadolgoffmd This post might help – great links 4 gardening & farmers market info: http://bit.ly/12DHhJ #kidsweigh
Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
RT @balmeras: Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
RT @balmeras: Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
@joannadolgoffmd This post might help – great links 4 gardening & farmers market info: http://bit.ly/12DHhJ #kidsweigh
RT @balmeras: @joannadolgoffmd This post might help – great links 4 gardening & farmers market info: http://bit.ly/12DHhJ #kidsweigh
Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
RT @balmeras: Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
RT @balmeras: Today’s post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Song of Summer http://bit.ly/12DHhJ
The toddler with the berry-stained thumb just says it all. Oh, and the magic of a garden hose–for little ones and grown ups alike ; )
Hmmm, try this link for the farmers market trip! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
RT @balmeras: Hmmm, try this link for the farmers market trip! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
Hmmm, try this link for the farmers market trip! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
RT @balmeras: Hmmm, try this link for the farmers market trip! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
@BarefootBadger http://bit.ly/jS3H9 I ran a post on w/ links for finding farmers markets. Links would be a good update for UR post,
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@BarefootBadger http://bit.ly/jS3H9 I ran a post on w/ links for finding farmers markets. Links would be a good update for UR post,
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In honor of Nat Farmers Market Week, a dip into the archive: Summer’s Bounty w/ links 2 find mkts near U! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
RT @balmeras: In honor of Nat Farmers Market Week, a dip into the archive: Summer’s Bounty w/ links 2 find mkts near U! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
In honor of Nat Farmers Market Week, a dip into the archive: Summer’s Bounty w/ links 2 find mkts near U! http://bit.ly/jS3H9
RT @balmeras: In honor of Nat Farmers Market Week, a dip into the archive: Summer’s Bounty w/ links 2 find mkts near U! http://bit.ly/jS3H9