Book details
Grow: A Family Guide to Growing Fruit and Veg
Description
A family guide to growing fruit & vegHave you ever wondered how plants work and how they get their food? Or why we eat the fruit of one plant and the leaf of another? What's the big deal about growing things - and how do we decide what we need to grow in the space we have?In Grow, Ben Raskin shares his expert knowledge, in this funky guide for families who are new to edible gardening, looking at the whole life cycle of food, from seed sowing and saving to planning and planting, and-most exciting of all - harvesting the food that you've grown. From planting your very own pizza toppings to becoming runner bean rivals!, and learning that a strawberry is actually lots of little strawberries, teach your kids that growing fruit and vegetables is easy and fun, and eating food that you have produced together is even better.Complete with stickers, runner-bean measuring chart, a fruit pairs game, and a rainbow taste wheel, Grow offers your family the inspiration to get out there and get planting.
Age
5-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'Grow: A Family Guide to Growing Fruit and Veg' provides comprehensive information on gardening that is accessible to both adults and children, making it a valuable educational resource for families interested in learning about sustainable food production and gardening techniques.
- Family Bonding: The book encourages family activities and offers a way for families to spend quality time together outdoors, working on a shared project that promotes teamwork, responsibility, and the joy of nurturing living things.
- Health and Nutrition: By teaching families how to grow their own fruit and vegetables, the book promotes a healthy lifestyle. Homegrown produce is fresher, often more nutritious, and can encourage better eating habits, especially in children who are more likely to enjoy foods they have helped to grow.
- Environmental Awareness: 'Grow' helps readers understand the importance of environmental stewardship by highlighting the benefits of growing your own food, such as reducing the carbon footprint associated with food transport and the use of pesticides, and fostering a deeper connection with nature.