Becky Dickinson reveals the five superfoods you can harvest in your own garden with the children
Summer is a perfect time to reconnect with nature and introduce your children to the joys of gardening. And what could be better than growing plants that are packed with nutrients" Many so-called superfoods, revered for their superior health benefits, are surprisingly easy to grow at home.
Children are natural gardeners. Not only does it combine their love of messy play, it also feeds their innate curiosity about the world. What?s more, fussy eaters are far more likely to try a food if they?ve helped to nurture and pick it themselves.
There is something magical about sharing a child?s sense of wonder as they witness a seed grow into something tasty to eat. You don?t need a large garden, or a degree in horticulture to get started; just a patch of soil or a few containers, and some seeds. But if you don?t know your pea seeds from your parsnips, knowing where to start can be a challenge. So here are five foods which are simple to grow, and (almost!) guaranteed to ensure your child devours the fruits of your labour come harvest time.
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This once humble member of the brassica family has enjoyed a surge in popularity of late, since being made the patron saint of vegetables.  Fortunately, it?s also incredibly easy to grow and tolerant of bad weather.
Sow seeds directly outdoors between March and August. Once the seedlings emerge, it?s a good idea to cover them with nets to ...