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Spring has sprung and garden fever is in the air. What better way to get kids outside than to plant a garden?

Making the whole garden experience a family affair can be an extension of the classroom in the outdoors. It also gives youth an opportunity to learn where their food comes from and connect them to nature.

Where do you start? Now is the time to start with the planning process. Including every member of the family in this step gives them ownership in the garden.

First, decide what your family is going to plant and where. To ensure a great gardening experience with kids, start small...