For those of you dreaming about gardening with your kids…here is a new journaling idea!

The fun just begins after planting is complete. A gardening journal is a great way to track the garden’s progress from bare earth to full crop. Your child can draw a map of what he planted where, create a timeline to chart plant growth and make notes about everything from the weather to insects exploring his garden.

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