Container Gardening for Kids [Paperback]

Ellen Talmage (Author), Bruce Curtis (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

Planting small gardens in containers is fun and easy for children of all ages. This book contains 25 projects using things around the house, such as: turning old shoes into pretty plant holders; creating a sun-dial in an old tyre; growing a herb pillow; a plastic bottle making a petunia pig; personality plant pots; and an outdoor Christmas tree, decorated with popcorn and berries for the birds to eat. It teaches horticulture basics, such as propagation, rooting, taking cuttings, composts, and the names of plants and materials.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8?This lively and inviting gardening book gives directions for 20 beginning projects. Great imagination is displayed, as readers are invited to use old sneakers, toys, watermelon rinds, etc. Novelty does not obscure the basics of good gardening, however; the importance of good drainage and the best mixture of soil are discussed, as are how to get the best plants and supplies for your money. Unusual subjects are introduced, such as growing mushrooms, making an insect-repellent pet collar out of herbs, and making a floral sundial out of an old tire. Each project is explained clearly in two or three pages, and is illustrated with helpful full-color photographs that show boys and girls of various ethnic backgrounds enjoying their work. An illustrated list of "Plants to Know and Grow" is included, as are notes on supplies. This fine book has such a variety of ideas that it could be attractive to readers with many different interests.?Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 4^-6. Talmage's amply illustrated book is chockablock with inexpensive, easy-to-assemble gardening projects that kids can do year-round, indoors or out. Materials are listed separately, with accompanying instructions set in running text rather than in step-by-step form. Although this may slow down the production process for some youngsters, Talmage's writing style is friendly and her explanations generally easy to follow. A wide variety of garden activities are included, from forcing bulbs and propagating plants from cuttings and seeds to planting tomatoes in outdoor tubs and cultivating an indoor container mushroom farm. Some skill with scissors, knives, etc., is assumed. Photos are occasionally too small or cropped so oddly they don't make sense, but readers will be attracted by the numerous pictures of their peers having fun and earnestly involved in gardening adventures. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806913797
• ISBN-13: 978-0806913797
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,866,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Container Gardening for Kids is a great way to connect with your children or grandchildren, learn and teach them, about gardening, planting, and "going green". Illustrations and instructions make it fun and easy and even seasoned gardeners can pick up a tip or two. As a Master Gardener myself, I found it was extremely helpful working with groups of children at various events. At home, I used it myself since I do a lot of container gardening personally. Easy to follow, fun to use...great addition to a gardening book collection!!