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Let Children Build a Small Bouquet

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Hand a child a pile of flowers and something predictable happens. They don’t sort by species or think about symmetry. They go straight for colour, grabbing whatever catches their eye first, then adjusting by feel rather than by rule. The result rarely looks like anything a florist would sign their name to, and that’s exactly […]

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How To Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Birds to Your Garden

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:58:15 +0000

Creating a garden that supports pollinators and local wildlife begins with thoughtful planning and consistent care. Many gardeners start with basic tools like an expandable garden hose to maintain reliable watering, which is one of the most important factors in building a healthy outdoor environment. With the right conditions, bees, butterflies, and birds can find […]

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5 Ways Gardening Teaches Kids Patience, Responsibility, and Real-Life Skills

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:02:44 +0000

If you’ve ever handed a child a packet of seeds, you’ve probably watched their excitement turn into curiosity and, soon after, a quiet kind of waiting. Gardening with kids is one of those simple activities that brings learning and connection together. It doesn’t require fancy tools or a large backyard – just a bit of […]

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The Best Indoor Garden Kits for a Thriving Green Space at Home

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:53:43 +0000

Bringing the outdoors into your home isn’t difficult — all it takes is an indoor garden kit. If outdoor space is limited or you want to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs year-round, there isn’t an easier solution. In addition to flexibility, versatility, and fun, indoor garden kits are a great way to bond with nature. […]

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Quick Ways of Giving Your Garden A Makeover

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:54:58 +0000

It’s easy to put off a big task or home improvement project for months, if not years on end. But when it comes to your garden, the less attention you pay to it, the worse the issue may become for you in the future. However, if you’re keen to reconnect with your love of lawn […]

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How to Create a Butterfly Garden

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 30 May 2019 04:28:06 +0000

By Lisa Brown Teaching children about butterflies can be done in a respectful way. We do this by teaching them to be observers in the butterfly’s natural habitat. A wonderful way to teach children all about butterflies is to teach them how to create a butterfly garden! You can teach children through books and online […]

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Teach Children to Garden

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:18:33 +0000

You can teach your children how to garden by following a few simple steps. I live in Colorado and our weather in the spring is very unpredictable. We could have snow all the way through May and freezing temps. If we want to harvest vegetables in the Fall, we need to get some things started […]

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