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Page 4 Gardening is a fun learning experience for the whole family Tips for teaching children fun and safe gardening techniques (NAPS)—Gardening is one of the best legacies parents can give their children. It helps create a love of the earth and joy in seeing things grow,and it provides an out- let away from the increasingly complicated and technological world. According to Dr. Francis Wardle, director of education for Children’s World Learning Centers, gar- dening also is a great way for children to learn all sorts of scientific concepts, such as: *Vegetables don’t grow in supermar- kets. *Sun, wind, water and cold affect plants. *Plants follow a growth cycle from seed to plant to flower to fruit to seed. *How to distinguish between weeds and vegetables. *How to distinguish between different vegetables by observing their leaves. *The effects of insects and diseases on plants, and what can be done to protect the vegetables. *Pride and satisfaction in creating, maintaining and harvesting a garden. °How to work together. *A good feeling for working outside with nature. When gardening with your family, keep in mind: *Children make mistakes. They may pull out a plant instead of a weed or pick a zucchini before it's ready. Being prepared for these incidents helps avoid conflict. *Be sure to emphasize the fun, discov- ery and sense of accomplishment, not the responsibility and hard work. That will come later. If a child is bored, cold, tired or ready for something else, don't fight it. Remember, what appeals to adults about gardening might not impress chil- dren. Try to support your child’s enthusi- asm for big worms, red roots, funny- shaped leaves and “plants that look like rabbits.” For anyone gardening with their chil- dren, there also are a few safety tips that should be observed: *Never use gardening machinery around young children. olf chemical insecticides or fertilizers are used, follow directions carefully and bee your child out of the garden until it is safe Young children put almost everything in their mouths, so, carefully watch the younger ones. With more than 20 years in education, Dr. Wardle’s background includes a doc- torate in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction, and a master’s degree in cultural foundations of educa- tion. Children’s World Learning Centers is a leading provider of quality infant, tod- dler, preschool, pre-kindergarten and school-age learning programs in the United States. Mount Holly News - Belmont Banner - Bessemer City Record - Cherryville Eagle - Kings Mountain Herald - Cleveland Times The family that gardens together grows together. New tool makes planting easier NAPS)—The hammer, possibly the old- est tool known to humans, is now making an appearance in the garden. A new garden tool lets you use an easy, hammer-like swing to pulverize and clear soil to get it ready for planting. Its prin- ciple: to save you energy by letting the tool head do the work. Called a Mini-Planter™, this hammer- March 25 & 26, 1998 action tool, with its short 15-inch handle and dual-duty tool head, is excellent for: planting bulbs and small plants. Accord- ing to its producer, V & B Manufacturing Company, it's designed to replace the dig- ging, clawing and shoveling motions re- quired by existing garden hand tools. i The “hammer action” means the tool = | head does most of the work. Thanks toits = hammer-like swing, you can break up hard ~~ soil for easier digging and planting while sparing your arm and wrist. } The tool features a sharp pick at one = end which can be quickly flipped over to = the uniquely shaped planter end for quickly scooping out dirt and preparing the plant- ing hole. rT] = Other User-Friendly Features Inciude: *Computer-assisted balancing. *Corrosion-resistant toolhead. *Rectangular-fitted handle to prevent loosening and twisting on impact. The Mini-Planter is available at local lawn and garden centers. 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