Peas are a great veggie to grow with children. They grow quickly, don’t need much attention, and love to crawl as they grow which is fun to watch. These teepees are super easy to make and are a very simple way to introduce the concept of trellising both outdoors or in large containers. Time: 10 [...]
Kids love bugs—so what better way to introduce them to gardening than with their very own silly hairy caterpillar?! These caterpillars are easy to make, very cute, and super cool when they start to grow grassy hair in just a few short weeks! A “hairy” caterpillar for your garden! (spoonful.com) Time: 30 minutes, [...]
BLUEBERRIES Blueberries are a superfood! (joybauer.com) Can you tell we’re eager for berry season here at HealthBarn USA?! Last week, raspberries, and this week we have blueberries on our mind! Blueberries are versatile fruit: great for fruit salads, grain salads, smoothies, and baked goods! But did you know that this delicious little fruit [...]
How can I push my family to eat organic when money is tight? Eating organically is all about making smart choices. Organic produce typically carries a higher price tag, but there are definitely ways to source less expensive organic produce. Here are some tips to help you fulfill your desire to eat organic without spending [...]
A homemade stepping stone for a personalized garden! (www.newsletter.schoolbox.com) Add a personalized touch to your garden with these great, crafty stepping stones! All you need is some quick drying cement—which is easier to work with than it may sound—and some objects from nature. Kids at the Barn love adding their handprints to their [...]
It's Sunny and Warm... It's Garden Time! At HealthBarn USA we are all about sharing important information about living a healthy-lifestyle, so you too can bring these exciting concepts home to your family! I've been teaching the Organic Veggie 101 Workshop at the Barn to many first time gardeners and I'm excited to report that [...]
SORREL Sorrel is not well known, but we think it should be! It’s one of the great spring greens that we look forward to all winter! The leaves are oblong, arrow-shaped, and green. Sorrel has a sour, lemony flavor that makes kids and grown-ups go wild, and which makes it an exciting addition to dishes. [...]
Broccoli in the garden (www.grow-it-organically.com) My daughter came home from her HealthBarn Seedlings graduation with a baggie full of broccoli seeds. She’s so excited to plant them, but I have no idea how! What should we do with the seeds? I’m so glad she’s excited about planting her broccoli seeds! This is the [...]
Kids making newspaper pots at HealthBarn USA! I bet you never guessed you could make a planting pot out of newspaper! There’s a great wooden gadget called the Paper Pot Maker that we use at the Barn for this activity, but you could also use any metal can. The basic idea is that [...]
A friend was telling me that her kids won’t eat their vegetables willingly, so she often sneaks veggies into meatballs and smoothies. This way they get their veggies without knowing about it. What do you think about this strategy? Kids try all kinds of new veggies at our Super Salad Bar assembly! I’m [...]