Get little ones excited about flower gardening with these easy plants for kids to grow. We also found foolproof vegetable plants for kids.

Plants for kids. By Jennifer Stackhouse. January 26, 2006 — 11.00am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. ... And they have great names too. Top choices: ...

This is the first in a series of columns based on her book “Nourish, The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families,” co-authored by well-known registered dietitian Brenda Davis. “Nourish” ...

Leigh Joseph’s ‘The Land Knows Me’ takes young readers on a walk featuring harvesting tips, recipes and activities.

Plant-based diets aren’t much different than non-plant-based in one respect when it comes to kids: The staple foods kids need are still the same. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits are vital.

She also recommends explaining to kids why you’re eating plant-based—whether it’s for health reasons, the environment, religion, etc.—and be careful not to demonize any particular food.

1. Grow yummy stuff. If you want to ensure that good, healthy produce gets eaten, start by seeking out child-pleasing seeds or starts. Get plenty of input from the kids, too.

The native water plant curiously named for the feline appendage is a common sight in many ponds, swamps and backwaters. Typha is the plant genus which includes about 30 species of cattails.

Many are introducing these products to their kids at a very young age even: at least 25% said they are beginning to introduce plant-based alternatives to their kids as young as 1- and 2-years-old.

Kids can get hands-on with succulents this Sunday at Paynesville's Kids Day event, where they'll decorate pots and learn about plants. A great way to grow creativity right in the community.