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Gardening with your kids is a great way to get them involved and learning about where food comes from. The staff at Pine Meadow Farm Center takes that notion to heart in all their endeavors. The Pine Meadow Farm Center is located between Spokane and Cheney and is a nonprofit demonstrative center used primarily for educational purposes. They do sell what they grow through farmer’s markets and the CSA program in which consumers can purchase a share in the farm’s crop and then get a box of fresh produce each week. Pine Meadow teaches sustainable farming practices, as well as hosts volunteer programs and school field trips so people of all ages can leave the city limits, get their hands dirty and see what being a producer is all about.

Pat Munts of the WSU Master Gardeners also discusses some great ideas for gardening with children. Starting a garden this spring will give you and your kids a project to work on together all summer long. Even if your garden doesn’t produce as much as you’d hoped for, as long as

you’re learning and growing together as a family you’re doing it right.

When you plant a garden, it can be hard to remember what seeds you planted in which row. Our Food Editor Ashley Lewan shows you another way by making reusable chalk markers to identify what’s growing in the garden. It’s not only a handy label to keep organized, but also a place for the little ones to practice their letters!

Having a campfire in the backyard might be another family activity you’re looking forward to this summer. Before starting any controlled fire, be sure you know how to be smart & safe. Check out the article on outdoor burning, as well as Jim Armstrong’s article on FireWise, which explains how to maintain your property to protect it from wildfires.

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Table of Contents

Home Grown Success Story – Pine Meadow Farm Center We visited to find out what’s growing under their mobile greenhouse.... 6 Gardening with Kids Tips and tricks to get your children knee deep in the vegetable patch...12 All About Rhubarb Everything you ever wanted to know about Rhubarb: its origins, growing it, and eating it! .................................................................14 Protect Your Home From Wildfires How to maintain the growth around your home to keep safe ...............18 Outdoor Burning in Spokane County A simple breakdown of local rules and regulations .............................20 Deer-proofing Your Garden Save your garden from becoming a meal for pesky deer ......................24 Garden-fresh Seasonal Recipes Great homemade foods for an active lifestyle, as well as a unique dirt pudding dessert for the kids! ............................................... 28, 31 Pint Size Garden Fun A “how to” for making reusable chalk garden markers .......................30 TALL GRASS FARMS

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The Pine Meadow Farm Center Your Neighbor’s Home Grown Success Story

By Chandra Logan

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he Pine Meadow Farm Center is a 32 acre classroom made up of gardens, greenhouses, pasture, a barn constructed from handmade bricks, and a Ponderosa Pine forest. It’s located in a quiet pocket of trees and meadow between the cities of Spokane and Cheney.

The farm center’s purpose is to provide an educational resource to teach about sustainable farming and growing food, in hopes of creating more producers in our area and sharing knowledge about what we eat every day.

The farm got its first start under the direction of the nonprofit group P.E.A.C.H. in 2010, and they ran the farm center for two years before financial difficulties got in the way. The staff of P.E.A.C.H. couldn’t bear to see the farm go, and thus incorporated in May of 2012 to become the Pine Meadow Farm Center. Chrys Ostrander is the current manager of the farm and lives on the property, overseeing the care of the animals and plants along with other staff members and an ever changing group of volunteers.

The farm now grows between 50-60 different varieties of vegetables including spinach, peppers, salad mixes, eggplant, tomatoes, and much more! They have a couple greenhouses on the property, and one big greenhouse in particular that uses thermal banking to transfer 6 • May 2013

heat into the gravel inside. It was toasty warm in there when we visited and all surfaces had trays of vegetable starts on them, and even a fig tree standing in the corner. Down below the greenhouses and barn, past the raspberry patch, you will find the market garden plot. This is where they grow the vegetables that will be sold at farmers markets this summer. They have constructed a mobile greenhouse on the market garden to extend their growing seasons. It is quite ingenious and involves a large hoop house on rollers that roll along metal poles. They can start their cold weather “It is almost like growing money plants under on trees when you grow your the greenhouse own food.” much earlier than usual, and then once they have grown enough they can roll the greenhouse off the plants and over new ground, which can start the season’s next plants earlier than usual, and so on. The greenhouse can also be used at the end of the season to keep plants warm once the temperatures start to dip.

They plan to sell their produce at a couple different farmers markets this summer, and will be doing 15 shares in the Community SupBountiful Life

ported Agriculture (CSA) program as well.

CSA allows consumers to purchase a share in the farm in exchange for a box of fresh produce each week. When the farm was under P.E.A.C.H. they did CSA, but this is the first year that Pine Meadow Farm Center is participating, and they expect it to be the best year of produce on the farm yet.

You will also find a herd of 28 goats and a flock of chickens on the farm. They milk the goats daily and have experimented with goat cheese, and while they are not a licensed dairy they have had workshops on making cheese.

So you can’t buy their cheeses yet, but you can go out there and learn to make your own.

The morning we arrived their goats were busy chowing down from their feeders full of hay, but the kids were curious and came right over to find out who we were. Even their lit-

tlest, a 2 day old kid, staggered over and happily shook his tail to greet us. These goats are clearly happy to be here.

Chrys says they have lots of plans for future projects on the farm. They are currently negotiating a cost share agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which would allow them to complete more of their dream projects.

They plan to implement many improvements to the farm that would not only make the farm more productive, but provide an example to show visitors what they did and how they did it, so those same sustainable practices can be taught and used elsewhere. Many of the projects they would like to try involve reducing the amount of water used on the farm. Experimenting with ways to extend the goats’ grazing season in our dry climate, increasing

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One other project they have discussed is rain collection, as they have a lot of roof space This barn, built in the 1970’s, is constructed among their buildings. They are of handmade bricks looking for an inexpensive way to collect water that would still avoid the common problem of gutters getting ripped off in wintertime. Another project is irrigating their market garden. The well on the farm only produces water at 3 gallons per minute, so Chrys knows he can keep half an acre, their animals, and a small lawn for the tenant who also lives on site all watered. They must use very careful management of the water supply and employ the use of micro sprinklers. Chrys wants to learn about and experiment with dry farming. The The farm center’s purpose is to provide an practice of dry farmeducational resource to teach about susing involves using no tainable farming and growing food. irrigation at all, and is common for crops such as wheat or barley. What is uncommon in dry farming is using the practice on tomatoes, turnips, or carrots, which Chrys wants to try so they can grow more while using less of a precious resource.

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Chrys often learns right alongside the students or volunteers. Their most recent guest speaker presented on seed pelleting, which involves clay pellets that have the seeds inside. The pellets are distributed throughout a pasture to seed it and then the clay will break down and release the seeds. The birds don’t eat the pellets and you will have more seeds go into the ground rather than birds’ bellies. “I had never done seed pelleting before but we all learned together. We’re learning to be more food self-sufficient. I want to see more producers, and fewer big box consumers. It is almost like growing money on trees when you grow your own food.” Chrys says if we could capture just 10% of Spokane’s food dollars that go to major grocery stores and send that towards local producers it would make a huge difference in the community.

From left: staff member Joe, Mouse the goat, and manager Chrys They are working to make the farm a great destination for elementary school field trips as well. They recently added Rachel Fairbanks to their staff as their Education Coordinator, who is organizing their kids’ garden. Chrys realizes that teachers can sometimes be reluctant to leave the classroom because they feel they need to teach to state testing requirements, which the staff at Pine Meadow Farm Center understands. They aspire to make field trips that are also relevant to what teachers are instructing in class such as math, science, and history, because all are topics that can be found in farming and specifically on the Pine Meadow Farm Center.

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While Pine Meadow Farm Center is still in startup mode, interest is growing rapidly throughout the community. They were pleasantly surprised with the amount of volunteers that signed up at their booth at the Earth Day Festival. Chrys believes in the success of the farm because he believes that people understand the value of growing food. They have hopes that the farm will be successful in that the community will rise up and support them. Chrys wants everyone that comes out to volunteer, or even just to visit, to go home and share with their friends about the great experience they had. He invites everyone to come out for their Open House on June 22.

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Gardening with Kids

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ot kids with unbridled energy and curiosity? Are you looking for a project that will harness some of their energy and keep them busy through the summer? Start planning now to grow a garden with them.

If they are old enough to hop on a tricycle, they are old enough to garden. Educators say that the act of planning, planting and caring for a garden encompasses almost all of the learning skills. Elements of language arts, social studies, art, math, health, physical education, and science are all a part of gardening. The process of doing something on their own builds self-confidence, patience, and perseverance. Besides, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unofficial law of nature that where there is dirt, there will be kids. So why fight it?

Here are a few tips to help you plant the idea for growing a garden this summer. Start visiting the nurseries, garden stores and greenhouses now so the kids begin to see what is happening. Watch what they get excited about and incorporate it into your plan. Look for educational activities through the spring to take the kids. One thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming up soon is Garden Expo at Spokane Community College on May 11.

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Make the growing time fun by having some of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends join in. Plan from the start to have a biggest pumpkin or sunflower contest. Have each child scratch their name in a pumpkin skin when it is small with a nail. When it gets big, there will be no question who grew it. As things start getting ripe, have a salad lunch or dinner with garden produce.

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nyone who has listened to Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion has heard this master of America folklore extol the virtues of rhubarb pie. Just one piece of Beebopareebop Rhubarb Pie can supposedly cure or solve any problem known to man.

Rhubarb has been a garden staple for at least 4,000 years; first as a medicinal plant in its native China and then as a tasty filling for pies, tarts and whole host of recipes across the northern latitudes. In traditional Chinese medicine, extracts of its root was used as a purge to rid the body of toxins. Other cultures along the Oriental trade routes used it in much the same way. Marco Polo spoke of it in his writings of his travels to China in the 1200s A.D. Rhubarb is first mentioned as a food plant in Europe about 1778 and by 1800 was showing up in the produce markets in the new United States.

Rhubarb grows best in the northern latitudes where the cool climates let its huge leaves and thick stems develop their maximum size.

Modern commercial crops are grown in Michigan, Ontario Canada, Washington and other northern states.

Rhubarb is a very easy plant to grow from root sections and will produce for eight to 15 years before it needs dividing. A good planting root will be at least as big as your hand with several pinkish growing buds at one end. They are available at most garden center now or by mail order.

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n July 10, 2008, fire struck the Park Hills and Park Meadows housing developments in the Dishman Hills on the south edge of the Spokane Valley. Fortunately no injuries or deaths occurred during the fire, but the effects of that fire on the residents, their homes and properties will be felt for years to come. The fire burned over 1100 acres and destroyed 13 homes. At one point, over 450 firefighters were on the scene. Every year, from Alaska to Florida, thousands of homes are destroyed by wildfire. The fires that have happened recently in Colorado and New Mexico are perfect examples of the devastation created by wildfire. Homes are destroyed, lives are shattered and landscapes are changed forever.

As the wildland/urban interface continues to expand, the risk of wildfire increases, becoming all too real for those who live through

Photos of the Valley View Fire in progress have been provided by Tom Watson, a resident of the Park Hills development. Tom was able to save his home only by having defensible space. Fire crews did not reach his home until after the fire had already burned past it.

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the terrifying experience. But there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of losing a home to wildfire. Establishing defensible space around a home doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive to be effective. Firewise is a very effective national program designed to assist landowners and communities prepare for wildfire and establish defensible space around homes, neighborhoods and entire communities.

The Firewise program defines ignition zones around the home.

Starting right at the edge of the home out to 30’ is called Zone 1 and should receive the most attention. Anything burning in Zone 1 increases the possibility of the home burning as well. Anything directly adjacent to the home such as a garage, decks and even fences are also possible points of ignition. The simplest treatments can also be the most effective. Inside of Zone 1 all plant materials should be green and not touching the building. Firewood should never be stacked next to the house or garage or under a deck. Lumber or other flammable materials like pine needles, leaves and other woody debris should be eliminated within this zone. The easiest way to think of how defensible this zone is; imagine the hottest day of the summer and someone is walking around the outside of your home lighting matches. Where are the possible points of ignition and is there anything that would burn and carry the fire to the building itself? Don’t forget to look up.

Are there trees close to the house with limbs and branches overhanging the house or even touching it? And don’t forget the gutters. Are they clean or full of leaves and needles? Air-borne embers from a fire not even on your property can easily ignite a fire on a roof or gutters that are covered with flammable debris. Light, “flash fuels” like grasses and small shrubs will burn quickly without generating a lot of heat. A fire burning in those fuels will probably not cause a home to burn without igniting heavier fuels first. Larger fuels like trees and even logs on the ground take much longer to get burning, but once ignited, will burn very hot, super heating flammable materials in the path of the fire.

Treatments in the zones further from the house would include

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pruning limbs and tree branches up 6-10 feet above the ground so a ground fire cannot use those limbs as ladder fuels to get into the tops of the trees. Once a fire is in the forest canopy, only good luck and lots of defensible space around a home will keep it from burning. Hazard fuels reduction is often a recommended treatment, thinning out heavily stocked stands of timber, in the Spokane area usually a spacing of 12’ or more in Ponderosa pines.

One of the many reasons people choose to live in rural wooded areas is because they like the trees. They like the quiet and solitude and the aesthetics of being surrounded by the forest. But that which they love can also be the cause of losing their home. As anyone who has ever been through the terrifying experience of a wildfire will tell you; it is not a matter of if the fire will come, it is a matter of when. Will you be ready? Do you have defensible space around your home? Can fire vehicles get in on your road? Is your address clearly marked?

Having a Firewise risk assessment done and implementing the recommendations is no guarantee that a home would not be lost or damaged in a wildfire. The fuels, terrain, weather and availability of fire suppression assistance are all factors that could work against a homeowner. But the Firewise program teaches us to plan for the worst case scenario; a hot day with winds driving a fire up the hill toward your home. Establishing adequate defensible space around your home is the very best action you could take to reduce the risk of losing that home, even if you have to evacuate. u Visit www.firewise.org to get more information. For a Free Firewise Risk Assessment, contact the Spokane Conservation District at 509-5357274 soon. The best time to be Firewise is before the next fire starts.

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utdoor burning for disposal purposes has been phased-out in most areas of our state due to the negative health impacts of breathing smoke. Natural vegetation, such as lawn clippings, leaves, and pine needles, produces toxic air pollutants when burned. When inhaled, these pollutants can have serious impacts on our lungs. Those at greatest risk are children, elderly, and those suffering from chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. Some types of outdoor burning are still allowed in Spokane County depending upon where you live and what Burning garbage has been illegal in you wish to burn.

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Burn Barrels and other Illegal Burning — Burning garbage has been prohibited in Spokane since the 1970’s. The only material that may be burned legally in Washington (under specific guidelines and depending upon where you live) is unprocessed natural vegetation. In 2000, the state legislature banned burn barrels statewide. Therefore, even natural vegetation may not be burned in a burn barrel. Smoke from burn barrels is noxious because the fires burn at low temperatures, receiving very little oxygen and producing excessive smoke and other toxic substances.

Burning residential yard & garden debris is not allowed in most areas of Spokane County. Spokane Clean Air’s Board of Directors determined in 2008 that administering a program for this type of debris burning is not in-line with the Agency’s clean air mission. Instead, promoting alternatives to burning this type of debris, such as backyard composting, chipping, mulching, and even hauling is much better for ensuring cleaner air in our neighborhoods and communities.

One exception to this rule: if you live in the boundaries of Fire District 2, 5, 11 or 12, and outside an urban growth area, you may be eligible for a written permit to burn under delegation agreements with these districts. Contact the appropriate district for more information.

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pending on where you live. This type of burning on unimproved residential property is administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Temporary Burn Bans — Spokane Clean Air and the Washington State Department of Ecology may issue bans on outdoor burning based on air quality. Fire Protection Agencies and local officials may ban burning based on fire hazards. In addition, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may issue burn bans on state lands and on unimproved private property (silvicultural burning).

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Recreational Fires - include camp and cooking fires, backyard barbecues, chimneas and other patio warmers that burn charcoal or firewood. The fires are limited to private property and designated areas on public lands.

A small gas firepit can create a fun and clean atmosphere it at all times, and the fire must be completely extinguished before leaving it.

• Small recreational fires may be no larger than 3’x2’ and may not be used for the purpose of disposal. A permit is not required, although rules listed below must be followed. Outdoor fires fueled by wood or charcoal must be a minimum of 25’ away from any structure. There may be other local rules that may apply to your use of a recreationaltype fire, such as homeowner association covenants, rental agreements, etc. Also, contact the building/permit department in your jurisdiction as permits are required for some types of devices.

5. Ask first. Permission from a landowner, or owner’s designated representative, must be obtained before starting a recreational fire.

The fire may not cause a nuisance to your neighbors with excessive smoke and odors.

• Social event fires are fires associated with a public event or celebration, and are typically limited to 10’x5’ and may not be used for the purpose of disposal. A written permit is required for these fires. Call or email Derek 6th Annual Aubrey prior to submitting your permit application to ensure that you meet the criteria.

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6. Mind the ban. Most recreational fires are prohibited during a burn ban. Some contained recreational fires, such as barbecues and chimneas, may be allowed.

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Always check the laws and status of burn bans before starting any kind of controlled fire on your property. Following a few simple rules can help make a much more enjoyable and clean atmosphere for everyone. You can always visit http://spokanecleanair.org for more information on your area, or to find out the burn ban status call 509-477-4710. u Information courtesy of: Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

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reating a beautiful and bountiful garden is a popular pastime for people all across the country. It is important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, including deer. Those who do not want their gardens to turn into allyou-can-eat buffets for deer, rabbits and other wild animals can take a more proactive approach to gardening.

Deer are opportunists who will no doubt see your garden as a salad bar ripe with all of their favorite foods.

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Keeping deer at bay involves some work and maintenance on the part of a homeowner. There are safe and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least blocking access to the plants worth protecting.

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fensive to the taste or smell.

Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or even the use of soapy water have been successful in certain instances. The use of blood meal or even human hair around the garden may repel the deer and keep them on a different foraging path. However, remember that any deer that is very hungry may ignore unpleasant tastes or smells for a quick bite.

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A fence, such as this, is a great way to prevent unwanted deer from sampling your garden. that something will not present a threat, the deer can adapt to its presence.

Motion-activated devices may not work, nor the presence of pets. Predator urine is typically an effective way at keeping deer at bay. Bottled coyote urine can be quite effective, although human urine may work as well. Reapplying the product weekly around the plants is a good idea.

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If other food sources are available, there are some species of plants and trees that deer will avoid. Filling your garden with these plants can help you maintain a beautiful, albeit untasty, environment for deer.

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verything is green! May marks the arrival of cooking greens, including kale. Although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich in vitamins, kale often gets a bad rap and people try to hide the flavor in juices or smoothies. When paired with citrus like the fresh lemon juice in this recipe, the trademark bitter taste is balanced out, leaving you with a bold, fresh flavor. Embrace kale with this delicious and fresh quinoa salad. The quinoa makes this salad filling, without weighing you down.

Being a superfood, quinoa adds some much needed protein to this side dish. As the weather heats up, low mainenance dishes, like this one, are essential to tie meals together. It will be the talk of your potluck, picnic or dinner table!

Directions: 1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir quinoa into the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until water absorbs into the quinoa, about 12 minutes.

2. Remove saucepan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Remove cover and allow quinoa to cool completely.

3. Put kale in a large mixing bowl.

4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until oil emulsifies into the mixture; drizzle over kale.

5. Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to the dressed kale and toss to incorporate.

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ust off your hiking boots and fill your backpack with these delicious and easy granola bars. Granola bars are packed with fiber, protein and fruit which are perfect for keeping you motivated and energized during the gardening season. This simple recipe is fun to make and a lot less expensive than store bought granola bars! Experiment with different nuts, fruit and grains for endless variations of this pantry staple. You can also drizzle chocolate or peanut butter over the top for some added sweetness!

If the weather is too warm and you don’t dare turn on the oven, an easy method is to make up your granola with some honey and peanut butter and stick it in the refrigerator for at least an hour until they’re firm. Although they don’t hold up as well in the heat, these cold granola treats are great for breakfast.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sweetened condensed milk, butter, coconut, almonds and cranberries until well blended. Press flat into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, depending on how crunchy you want them. Lightly browned just around the edges will give you moist, chewy bars. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut into squares then let cool completely before serving.

Ingredients: • 3 cups quick-cooking oats • 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted

• 1 cup flaked coconut • 1 cup sliced almonds (or a nut that you prefer) • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

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G Step 1: Paint the craft wood squares/ shapes with chalkboard paint. Let dry for one hour and paint another coat. Let completely dry for at least 2 hours. This is a fun outdoor activity and the sun and warmth will help the paint dry faster.

Step 2: Glue the painted wood squares/ shapes onto the tongue depressors and let dry. Now you have reusable plant markers.

Step 3: I like to write the name of the plant in chalk and then tape the seed packet to the back so you have all of the growing instructions.

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etting little ones excited to play in the garden may be easy, but keeping their interest and making sure that they’re learning while having fun is a little more difficult. My father spent months planning out our family garden and even more time poring over seed magazines. He has an amazing green thumb and people would often ask to pose for pictures in front of our pumpkin patch or sunflowers. He passed on his love for gardening to his 8 children, me included, by involving us in the growing process from the very beginning. We would use egg shells as planters and meticulously paint plant markers along with the ideal sunlight and water levels to help us memorize growing facts. Living in town made for less growing space, but there are fun ways to be creative. A movable garden is a great solution. Use an old wagon or even Tonka dump trucks to create a fun and childlike garden that is easy to move in and out of the sunlight as needed.

Supplies • Metal wagon or toys with wheels and room to put a planter • Plants easy for children to grow- it’s fun to do a rainbow flower garden • Tongue depressors • Craft wood squares or fun wood shapes • Wood glue • Chalkboard paint • Chalk

Step 4: Arrange the planters in the wagon and stick the markers accordingly. Now you have a mobile garden that kids can identify as their ‘own’ garden space.

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ring the gardening fun into the kitchen with these tasty dirt pudding treats! Make it even more special by using plastic planters instead of cups. These are perfect for a gardening party or barbecue and will get your children even more excited about the growing season. Homemade pudding may take a little longer to prepare, but once you dig in, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you put in the extra effort!

Directions 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.

2. Stir in milk and chocolate. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts and mixture thickens.

3. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks. Continually stir so that your yolks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clump up. Return to heat and cook 2 minutes more.

4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Put the pudding the refrigerator until cold.

5. Spoon the pudding into your clean plastic planters. Top with cookie crumbs so that it looks like dirt and garnish with gummy worms!. Sugar flowers or plastic flowers are also fun decorations!

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