Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of children’s hobbies, but Frances Tophill is on a mission to change that. The horticulturist, author and TV presenter believes ...

Feet running through soil and bright hands pulling weeds like treasures is what every childhood should be. Every backyard ...

If you’re dreaming of a backyard that your kids will love but that also looks inviting for adults, you’re not alone.

Dear Roger: My little girl will be 9 in September. She wants to help in the fall vegetable garden. And she wants to grow her own flowers. But there are many things she is too young to do. I think the ...

A common mistake is treating gardening like a chore or classroom exercise rather than an exploratory playtime. Making ...

Thinking of these factors can help make sure a garden grows happy and healthy kids, as well as happy and healthy plants. Creating a child-friendly garden is straightforward. But there are certain ...

Sixteen years ago, when Joan Marie Condon founded The Children’s Garden, she worried that development was limiting green space for children—and that technology was taking over the focus in their lives ...

There are many benefits in sharing a love for gardening with a child. Gardening is an enjoyable and healthy way to connect with children, whether they’re your own, a friend’s, or a neighbor’s.

Matluba Khan is the Co-founder and Chair of the board of trustees of A Place in Childhood (APiC), a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Matluba worked on the research project highlighted in ...

The New Hanover County Arboretum Children’s Cottage will be nearly thirty years old! Built by our beloved volunteer carpenters, this area for our guests has stood the test of time. To learn more about ...