As many of us are reeling from the latest difficult news regarding climate action I wonder how incomprehensible this complicated information is for children. As parents and teachers, we want to ...

For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

Getting your kids involved in gardening can be a fun and rewarding way to spend time together outdoors. The key to making gardening enjoyable for kids is to keep activities simple, hands-on, and ...

Gardening is good for the mind, body and spirit. It is also good for the youngsters in our lives. Research shows that gardening helps relieve stress, improve focus, positively impacts mood and ...

As the weather starts warming up some kids in South Bend are preparing to plant their own food at a community garden in South Bend. Unity Gardens is offering a free after school program for kids ...

For many families, summer means scrambling to secure spots at overpriced and overbooked summer camps. But what’s the alternative? This summer, unlock a hidden gem of an enriching, affordable and ...

Eight hours or more is best for developing sweet, ripe fruits. You see, the warmth of the sun powers sugar production and ripening. Tomatoes are especially sensitive to this, with noticeable flavor ...