Johnsons's Garden Centers Text File document - copyright 2002
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Gardening with Kids
April 2002
Jan Decker, Junior Gardeners' Club Coordinator

    Now is an exciting time to visit the garden center. Our greenhouses
are brimming with color. Over spring break my six-year-old grandson came
by the office to take me to lunch and when we came back he wanted to go
see "stuff." So on a cold, windy day we entered the atmosphere of a
tropical garden. We found seed trays with little sprouts just emerging,
plants in various stages of development, unusual shapes and textures and
gorgeous color. His favorite area was by the waterfall, watching the
fish in the pond.

    You might want to bring the kids in to look at the bedding plants so
they can see what the plants look like, then get the seeds to start
their own plants. Herbs, veggies and annuals will provide the most
growing success.

    The next few weeks at Johnson's offer many opportunities for you and
the kids to get a good start on this planting season. Kids of all ages
love coming to our annual Fill-A-Flat Sale and picking out flowers for
the garden. Your older children would enjoy attending some of our
seasonal seminars with you. And be sure to look for us at the Garden
Party at Botanica, May 17 to participate in the fun activities.