There are a few simple things that we can all do to engage children in the gardening process.

• Plant things that are interesting and tasty.
• Incorporate play into our gardens.
• We can attract critters that kids love to watch.
• Mostly we can give of our time in the garden, spending time learning and working together!

Here is a list of veggies that I have found to be particularly interesting for kiddos:

Sunflowers they can grow their own giants

Potatoes so much fun to dig…like a treasure hunt!

Gourds interesting shapes, and fun for crafts

Radishes quick growing colorful and fun to harvest

Cherry Tomatoes bright, abundant and child size

Strawberries easy to grow and especially delicious

Sugar Snap Peas a fast growing sweet snack right from the vine

Corn I have found my kids many times hiding among the stalks eating raw corn!

Pumpkins nothing more fun than one’s very own pumpkin patch

Courtesy of tipjunkie.com