When most people think about their garden, they think about the fresh vegetables they will be eating all summer. The vegetables are packed with good nutrients, but the garden provides many other benefits as well. Growing a garden provides your body with a good physical workout. Make gardening a family affair and all will harvest the benefits…
If a child has grown and harvested their own food, they are much more likely to eat it. Also, learning to use small garden tools can be good for the development of gross and fine motor skills for children.
When we think about planning and caring for the garden, we are usually thinking about the healthful benefits of the food, but your body is benefiting from a good workout as well…
To learn more about the physical and mental health benefits of gardening, see the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/
