STANLEY JR. GARDENING IS AWESOME!

Subtitle Projects, Advice, and Insight for Young Gardeners

STANLEY® Jr., Chris Peterson
Price $19.99
Description Description

STANLEY® Jr. Gardening is Awesome! gets kids outside with activities and projects.

Kids can jump right in with an introduction to gardening. A complete basics section on vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs kicks things off. You’ll also learn how to make super soiland keep plants happy with the right amount of sunlight and water. A complete garden gear guide gets you ready for growing. The rest of the book is all about things to do.

With plenty for adults to learn about, too, chapters and projects include:

  • Gardening How-Tos shows you how to test soil drainage and start plants in an egg carton.
  • Great Bed Gardens sets you up for success when planting a row garden, a colorful summer flower garden, and more. 
  • Container Gardening shows you how to grow strawberries in a 5-Gallon bucket and create a beautiful bulb box.
  • Raised Bed Plots feature a square foot garden, uplifted herb garden, and even a vertical garden!

With clearly written steps and helpful photographs, the aim is for kids to lead. STEAM/STEMlearning opportunities are part of the fun as well! Fun facts and explorations accompany the projects throughout the book, highlighting everything from composting chemistry to the math behind a square foot garden. Kids are encouraged to develop a “maker” mentality, fostering creative problem-solving and open-ended exploration. Build and explore in the garden!

The STANLEY® Jr. series is full of books for young makers that empower creativity. They feature wholesome inspiration, learning, and fun for everyone. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, they are playbooks to build, grow, and create something new.

Series:
Series STANLEY® Jr.
Format:
Format Trade Paperback 112 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9780760368428
Size:
Size8.50 in x 10.00 in / 215.90 mm x 254.00 mm
Published:
Published Date March 9th, 2021
Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author. Among the many books he has written are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket BookBuilding with Secondhand StuffManskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many books in Cool Springs Press’s BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series. He has also co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.

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