When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

Next up: Re-growing vegetables and fruits from kitchen scraps. You can do this with a whole list of fruits and veggies like onions, carrots, celery, pineapple and garlic. We think romaine lettuce is ...

Gardening with children is a total win-win. You get a great way to spend quality time together while doing a hands-on ...

Colorado Master Gardener Melody Davis shares some guidance on how to help your kids develop a love for gardening.

As the weather gets warmer, kids will still be home from school. Gardening can be a great way to keep them engaged and get them outside. Many of us have been cooped up in our homes as we collectively ...

Q: Do you have suggestions for how to get my grandchildren interested in gardening? I’m blessed with three; the oldest is seven and the youngest is three. They all live in the city so they don’t have ...

Gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. It is also good for the youngsters in our lives. Research shows gardening helps relieve stress, improve focus, positively impacts mood and ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a ...

As green begins to sprout in Erie County yards and spaces throughout the next few months, many families will take to the outdoors to freshen up their own landscapes. There are many reasons to get your ...

The kids are off school and in need of wholesome, worthy projects to keep their little hands busy. The calendar says it’s prime time to start a new gardening season. Why not put the two together and ...