Kids' Container Gardening: Year-Round Projects for Inside and Out - Softcover

Krezel, Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1883052750 ISBN 13: 9781883052751

Publisher: Ball Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

With 18 projects gleaned from the author’s experience as director of the Good Earth Kids’ Club, Kids’ Container Gardening will teach enthusiastic young gardeners how to create an assortment of container gardens that are simple to make, that are fun to work on, and that make great gifts. Organized by season, the books’ chapters will help kids develop their green thumbs with projects ranging from “Great Big Garden Bowls for Mom,” “Father’s Day Fountains,” and other special occasion/holiday containers to sand art terrariums. In addition to providing the basics on plants and gardening, this helpful guide also includes a glossary of terms, a listing of plants used in the book, a list of resources, and numerous photographs to show kids that they’re proceeding on the right path as they create their individual containers.

About this title

About the Author:

Cindy Krezel has written articles appearing in Long Island Gardening, Newsday, and the New York Times, and organizes gardening programs for children. Bruce Curtis is a professional photographer whose work has appeared in numerous books and calendars.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-8–What plants need, how to handle them, and zoning and climate are all covered in this attractive book. Projects include seeding and starting greenhouses, garden bowls, a vegetable hanging basket, a Fathers Day fountain, butterfly gardens, salad bowls, amaryllis pots, Halloween hats, succulent gardens, and more. Brief background information is provided for some projects, such as what specific plants attract butterflies, the color wheel, and annuals for planters. Cool Facts, such as why marigolds are planted with basil and tomatoes and information on worms and the Venus flytrap, are included. Each project lists materials needed and gives step-by-step directions accompanied by a few photos. Adult help will be needed in some cases, and the use of safety gloves and goggles is mentioned where appropriate. Recommended supplies are easily obtainable from garden centers and through online purchasing. The author brings both enthusiasm and expertise to this book. The few typos found shouldnt cause too much confusion. There is no index. Color photos of child models, varied typeface, and creative kid-friendly pages all add up to a fine horticultural treat that will thrive in most collections.–Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Ball Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1883052750
• ISBN 13: 9781883052751
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 88