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X22Report: Mission Accomplished, The Economic Recovery Is An Illusion

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5 Reasons to Get Youth Active in Gardening

5 Reasons to Get Youth Active in Gardening

 by Sylvia Bernstein

It an ideal time to consider starting a garden. In fact, those who do will be joining some 43 million other homes in the country whose owners maintain a garden, according to the National Gardening Association. It is also a good time to consider getting children active in gardening since they are increasingly spending more time indoors, with their faces turned toward electronics. There are many benefits that kids can gain from getting into gardening.

“Getting kids away from the electronics and introduced to gardening is a great way to get them involved in a positive habit that can last a lifetime,” explains Sylvia Bernstein, president of The Aquaponics Source, and author of the book “Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together”. “The skills they learn gardening will remain with them well into adulthood. They will also make a connection to and appreciation for the process of how food gets to their table.”

Gardening can provide many benefits, including being a calming experience.  Here are 5 other reasons to get youth active in gardening:

5 Reasons to Get Youth Active in Gardening

1.    Health. Many kids who help to grow food will end up eating what they have grown. This is a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. They will have a better appreciation for foods they have gardened.

2.    Environmental awareness. There are many benefits of children learning about the environment. Getting them involved in gardening, especially aquaponic gardening, will help them make a connection with the environment and nature. In addition to gaining an understanding of food systems, they will learn how everything is inter-connected.

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