Here is a lively, imaginative and practical guide to a child's experience of a year in the garden.
Basic gardening techniques for every stage of the growing cycle from seed sowing to harvest are clearly explained and well illustrated. For those with limited space there is an abundance of ideas for gardening on a small scale such as a balcony, windowsill, or even on a plate! An invaluable resource for any parent or teacher.
"'This timely book will bring encouragement and confidence to adults who wish to bring a sense of respect and responsibility for the natural world to the future guardians of our precious planet.' Lynne Oldfield, Course Leader, London Waldorf Early Childhood Training Course"
Beatrys Lockie was born in Holland but has lived in Scotland most of her life. In her working life, she was a Steiner/Waldorf teacher, and lectured widely on early years education. She has been a passionate gardener since childhood. She tends an organic garden in the Scottish borders which she opens each year to the public for charity.
About This Book; Know Your Soil and Local Weather; Autumn and Winter; Spring and Summer; More Than Two For The Price of One (Propagation); The Town Child; How To Fit Gardening Into a Full Schedule; The Gardener's Calendar; Acknowledgements; References and Further Reading; Index.