Getting your kids involved in gardening is a great way to teach them about the environment, our climate, the birds and the bees and so much more.  Turn your time with your child into quality time and learn together about gardening.

Not so good with flower gardens? No problem!  Start a vegetable garden with your child and not only will they learn about gardening they will also learn where their vegetables come from.  Research has shown that children that grow their own vegetables tend to eat more of them, a great plus to vegetable gardening.

Here is a list of the easiest vegetables to start your child friendly vegetable garden:

1) Zucchini - Children can experience eating a zucchini flower.  They will learn about male and female flowers and fertilization

2) Pole Green Beans are fun because the vines climb up taller than them.  They will enjoy hunting for and picking the green beans.

3) Carrots - Children enjoy picking carrots out of the dirt to discover how big they got.

4)Cucumbers - If you want to try something new and have the space, you can grow a cucumber tunnel.  Set up the frame of the tunnel they way you want and let the cucumbers climb on the structure to cover it.

Keep in mind that vegetable gardens for kids must be accessible so think of planning out a vegetable garden close to their play area.  They will recognize this as their own area, will be able to see the progress and even snack while playing!

Looking to raid the vegetable garden for you dinner table?  Don't forget to ask permission, this will show that you respect your Childs' hard work and they will feel proud to contribute to the dinner table.

There is nothing better or tastier than home grown veggies!