There are many mental and physical benefits to gardening, one of which is gaining a better understanding of how plants work. If you’ve never tried to develop your green thumb before it can be a little daunting to get started. Luckily we’ve found a few guides that can help you along your journey, and there are lots of different ways to garden! You could grow a window sill herb garden, a raised bed in your yard, or set up a hydroponic system in your basement. Whatever route you choose, remember to have fun and treat it as a learning experience. If you have younger kids, Kids Gardening has a wonderful guide for using recyclables for your new plant adventure. They’ve also got a lot of other great resources if you feel like you need more guidance. For older kids you might think about setting up a hydroponics system. While this is more advanced, it can give a clear picture of the various elements that your plants need to thrive. Epic Gardening has a kid friendly hydroponics guide that you can make using an old soda bottle. | |