From tiny seeds grow: Children growing their own veg more likely to be healthy eaters

Children who grow their own vegetables are more likely to foster an interest in science, improve their interpersonal skills, and eat healthier, says Kya DeLongchamps.

I LEARNED a lot about my little girl in the process of tending a single raised bed. First of all, the textures of handfuls of earth are a huge draw. Fighting a four-year-old’s impulse to lather up with muck just devastates their interest. The joy of a visible sprout? Those whoops of excitement and spontaneous pagan dance at our first successes? Unforgettable.