Give A Man A Fish - He'll Eat For A Day
Teach A Man To Fish - He'll Eat Forever
A child may or may not want to eat that carrot being forced upon her, but had she grown it herself, guaranteed (at least 90%), she would want to eat it. Not only would she want to eat it, she would care about it, where it came from, how it was treated, etc. She would also in the process learn to love the good bugs, and how to control the pests without the chemicals, and love the land from which the carrot grew. She would begin to understand why polluting our earth is so bad and most likely care to make changes in her life and those around her. School gardens are a fabulous way to inspire respect for the earth, encourage healthy eating habits, and incorporate school curriculum. Talk to your child's school about the idea. There is funding available from certain sources. Here are a few sites to help you get growing:
http://www.cityfarmer.org/
http://www.kidsgardening.com
http://www.landscapingbynature.com
http://www.littlegreenthumbs.org/
http://www.spec.bc.ca
http://www.eya.ca
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