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Children's Gardens For Pleasure, Health And Education (1910)

Children's Gardens For Pleasure, Health And Education (1910)

Parsons, Henry G.

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Alzheimer's & DementiaFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1163971596
ISBN13: 9781163971598
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Children�������s Gardens for Pleasure, Health and Education is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry G. Parsons in 1910. The book is designed to help parents, educators and children create and maintain gardens that are both fun and educational. The author believes that children can learn a great deal from gardening and that the activity can help promote good health, encourage creativity and foster a sense of responsibility.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of gardening. The first chapter discusses the benefits of gardening for children, including the development of motor skills and the promotion of exercise and fresh air. The second chapter focuses on the design and layout of a children's garden, including the selection of plants and the use of garden tools.The following chapters provide detailed information on planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. There are also sections on composting, pest control, and garden maintenance. The book provides practical advice on how to create a garden that is both productive and enjoyable.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of involving children in every aspect of gardening. He suggests that parents and educators should encourage children to take ownership of their gardens and to experiment with different planting techniques and designs. The author also provides numerous examples of successful children's gardens, along with photographs and illustrations.In summary, Children�������s Gardens for Pleasure, Health and Education is a timeless guidebook that provides valuable information on how to create and maintain a garden that is both fun and educational for children. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in gardening with children, including parents, educators, and community leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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