17 min

Gardening with kids (and why it's important) - Ep. 004 Raising Eco Minimalists

    • Parenting

Ever wonder how to get your kids involved with gardening without sacrificing your precious plants? 

Gardening is great for our physical and mental health, and the benefits don't stop there for our kids. 

Kids can learn a number of super important skills through gardening, and it also opens up the conversation for a number of big topics like food waste, food inequality, building community, soil health, pollinators, etc. 

In this episode, I share seven tips on how to garden with kids, the benefits of gardening for kids, and how to keep your sanity (and your plants) while you're at it. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 
iNaturalist app

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Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.com


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Sign up and receive the eco-activity book with over 15 activities for kids.
Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.com
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Ever wonder how to get your kids involved with gardening without sacrificing your precious plants? 

Gardening is great for our physical and mental health, and the benefits don't stop there for our kids. 

Kids can learn a number of super important skills through gardening, and it also opens up the conversation for a number of big topics like food waste, food inequality, building community, soil health, pollinators, etc. 

In this episode, I share seven tips on how to garden with kids, the benefits of gardening for kids, and how to keep your sanity (and your plants) while you're at it. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 
iNaturalist app

Let's connect!


Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.com


Blog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew)
Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog)
Facebook Raising Eco Minimalist Community Group
Become a podcast member (and help support the show!)



Support the show
Let's connect!

Sign up and receive the eco-activity book with over 15 activities for kids.
Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.com
Blog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew) Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog) Support the Show Leave a review on Apple and/or Spotify

17 min