Children's Gardens: Twelve Theme Garden's for Families

Children love flowers, plants, and the outdoors. Developing an appreciation of nature can begin at an early age and there is no better way to combine learning about the natural world, conservation, and responsibility than a garden designed for children to enjoy and help maintain. Serving as both a source of actual plans that can be used and as a way to stimulate other ideas, Children’s Gardens: Twelve Theme Gardens for Families is a compact and charming introduction to what may become a life-long hobby and pleasure—or even a future vocation. The author is aware that parents may only have a small area to devote to a garden and perhaps feel that they do not have enough room to create a child’s garden. Here, complete with detailed plans, are ideas for creating lasting and rewarding gardens, including those that require minimal space box—even two designed for a window box. Ranging from the "Circus Garden" to the "Little Farm," and varying in complexity, the plans are easy to follow and generally require common building materials to construct, with a child’s participation encouraged. Written by an architect and including a list of materials to complete each garden along with observations about successful gardening, this unique book is a perfect companion for families to share or a gift for that special family or child.