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Growing a Greener Tomorrow: The Kids Growing City Story parents and teachers Oct 03, 2023

In 2013, a small seed of an idea was planted, one that would grow into something remarkable. That seed was Kids Growing City, an organization dedicated to teaching the next generation how to work with nature and grow their own food gardens.

From Software Developer to Permaculture Advocate

Before...

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Unleash the Magic of Halloween with Our Oasis Box of October: Halloween Garden Heroes! parents Sep 27, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling gardening adventure this Halloween?

Kids Growing City is excited to introduce our Oasis Box of October: Halloween Garden Heroes!

This spooktacular box is designed to help families create a magical garden experience right at home.

Let's dive into the...

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10 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Kids: A complete list for greening their thumbs! parents Sep 19, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling gardening adventure with your little ones?

At Kids Growing City, we believe in nurturing green thumbs and cultivating a love for nature in children.

When growing with kids it's important to have small wins and avoid huge setbacks. Let's dig into our...

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Cultivate Knowledge: A Homeschooling Parent's Guide to Fall Vegetable Gardens for Kids parents Sep 05, 2023

As homeschooling parents, you're always on the lookout for engaging and educational activities that can captivate your children's curiosity. One such activity that offers a blend of hands-on learning, science, and the joy of nature is gardening. In this blog post, we'll explore the world of fall...

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Planting Seeds of Wonder: Nurturing Nature-Loving Kids Through 'Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt parents Aug 15, 2023

In today's fast-paced digital world, it's more important than ever to foster a love for nature and gardening in our children. As a mother and someone whose mission is to bring nature and gardening to kids, I'm always on the lookout for tools that could help. When I first came across "Up in the...

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Embrace the Summer Sun: A Journey of Growth and Discovery in the Garden parents Jul 14, 2023

Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the sun-kissed days than by engaging in a fun and educational activity with your family? Imagine the joy of watching your children or grandchildren marvel at the wonders of nature as they nurture their very own vegetable garden. In this...

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A Gift Garden for a Grandma parents Jul 06, 2023

Last Mother's Day me and my kids, well mostly me and my little one... cause my older (almost 20 years old now) is in the too-cool-to-garden phase! Lol... But she still did help out to be fair...

We planted a balcony garden for Grandma as a gift.

We planted seeds of lettuce, arugula, and...

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Growing Herbs with Kids: An Intentional Educational Journey parents and teachers Jun 14, 2023

Have you ever had a moment when your child blows your mind but not in a good way? You know that moment when their lack of knowledge about something you thought they already knew, surprises you? I had one of those a few years ago when my daughter enthusiastically exclaimed that herbs could help...

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Our Journey to finding the best seed starters for the Oasis Boxes May 03, 2023

As parents and grandparents, we want to encourage our children to learn and engage with the world around them. Gardening is an excellent way to foster this curiosity. But should we use supplies and materials that could harm the environment and our health, in the name of growing local food?

I...

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School Gardens with Ease 2023 teachers and schools Jan 09, 2023

Have you ever even thought about growing a school garden?

Did you happen to Google to see how you should go about it and where you should start?

Did the advice you found look something along the lines of...

Step1: Form a Garden Committee

Step 2: Determine Goals

Step 3: Raise funds

Step...

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School Gardens Myth Busters teachers and schools Dec 12, 2022

You're an elementary teacher with a dream...

And in this dream, there's a garden you grow with your students...

I know that because you are on this page reading!

But this dream is bogged down with "Ya but" here and "Ya but" there.

But isn't a garden expensive?

But doesn't it need an outdoor...

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