Adventures in Backyard Gardening

Young naturalists can explore the fun of backyard gardening through stories and journal entries, detailed instructions, and interesting facts about food and nature. Onepart how-to guide, one part garden journey, and one part educationaladventure, this guide serves as a portal to the rich soils and seed bedsof the backyard garden. Guided by educator Ron Smith, young naturalistswill learn about planting and harvesting, the highlights of each seasonin the garden, and the importance of biodiversity. Topics explored include:  • Community agriculture• Composting• The fascinating world offungi• Raising backyard chickens• Beekeeping Adventures in Backyard Gardening will engagechildren from age eight through early teens to develop their interest ingrowing food, understanding nature’s role in our health, and becominglifelong participants in the earth’s bounty. Supported by illustrations andphotographs, easy-to-follow plans for planting and facts about food andnature come together to show how working in the garden can be a trueadventure.