I wonder if growing your own food is “net net” a good thing or a bad thing. Like so many issues in life I assume that there might be a long discussion on the topic with folks arguing both sides. Here is where I come out: Home Gardens are great. If you have the time and can find the space, a home or neighborhood garden can do more to teach a child about the earth, and about climate, seasons, cycles then all the books that can fill a library.
We have been very lucky in this regard, our little one has an amazing love for gardening, for growing, for harvesting and for then eating the fruits (or vegtables) of his labor. It is just an amazing process to witness. In my opinion almost nothing has done more to tune him in to how our earth works. The need for water, the dramatic impact of seasons (even in Southern California lol) and the need to tend and care for the gifts that are given to us from this planet. Seeing him – plant, care for, then eagerly harvest and enjoy the taste of fresh vegtables and fruit is a treasure that I believe every child should enjoy.
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