Comments on: Three gardening books for children

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:28:00 +0000

I’m glad you found the review helpful, Andrea. But don’t forget, these books were written for adults, so you don’t need to wait. They just might help you now.

By: Andrea (Heavy Petal)

Andrea (Heavy Petal) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:33:52 +0000

Thanks for the great post! My little one is still a bit young to be gardening with me, but I’ll be buying these for her in a couple of years!

By: Theresa/GardenFreshLiving

Theresa/GardenFreshLiving — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:59:42 +0000

Thanks so much for the wonderful book suggestions. I did not have any of these books on my shelf, but plan on getting them ASAP – especially the “Grow It” book. What fun!

Another book that my children and I like for gardening is called: “The Children’s Kitchen Garden” by Georgeanne & Ethel Brennan. It is written as a garden book for an apprentice rather than a “project” book. Each veggie or herb has information such as days to harvest, growth habit, etc. But it also gives information on how that veggie or herb can be used in the kitchen. A nice addition to the information.

By: Layanee

Layanee — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:25:33 +0000

Great suggestions and timely too!

By: Dee/reddirtramblings

Dee/reddirtramblings — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:24:42 +0000

I like how you think of children as apprentice gardeners because that’s what they are. They are growing and learning and lucky to have you to guide them.~~Dee

By: Mr. McGregor's Daughter

Mr. McGregor's Daughter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:23:58 +0000

You’re right about most gardening books for children. These look like a much better alternative.

By: TC

TC — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:19:19 +0000

Ms. Kathy,

I too am a member of GWA and was wondering how I might add their logo image with clickable link to my blog as you have it in your “Affiliations” column. Might I bother you for assistance with this please? Thanks!

By: TC

TC — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:59:42 +0000

I have Good Bug Bad Bug and can vouch for its usefulness for me, an adult gardener. I see no reason why it wouldn’t work for kids too. That is if you have kids that aren’t afraid of bugs.

By: Kathy Purdy

Kathy Purdy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:41:37 +0000

Thanks, Rockwren. I will have to track those down.

By: rockwren

rockwren — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:25:04 +0000

I’m glad to know about these. I’m always on the lookout for garden books of this caliber. There are two treasures in my library that all the children in my life have enjoyed. Both are out of print, but worth watching eBay and used book services for:

Children and Gardens by the great English garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll, is a wonderful introduction to English gardens, garden design and landscaping – including the art of utilizing a proper playhouse for genuine gardening and entertaining activities.

My Garden Companion by Jamie Jobb – a 1970s book with a bit of a “Hippie” slant, but full of useful information for beginning gardeners of all ages, and absolutely captivating pen and ink illustrations.

Cheers, Rockwren