Tornio - Project garden : a month-by-month guide to planting, growing, and enjoying all your backyard has to offer

Avon, Massachusetts

To my enormously talented mother, Linda, who is an amazing seamstress, crafter, woodworker, and more. Mom, I know I never quite caught on to sewing, but this book proves youve influenced me in many other ways. Thanks.

First and foremost, this book wouldnt be possible without my encouraging and wonderful husband, Steve. Hes the one who entertained my children and gave me peace for hours upon hours so that I could finish this book. I also want to thank all the friends and family who helped me brainstorm and test these ideas. From Linda, Maggie, and Vicki, who helped me put the finishing touches on many of the projects, to my extended Oklahoma family, who lent me portions of their recipes from our family cookbook, it was a group effort. Also to my talented brother-in-law, Scott, and my best friend, Tina, who both have a natural knack for photography and took some amazing project photos for this book.

In addition, I would like to thank my lovely agent, Uwe Stender of TriadaUS, who always sees the silver lining. And to a talented editor, Victoria Sandbrook, who definitely helped me take this book to the next level.

To all my fellow Master Gardeners out there, thank you for all that you do in our garden communities. Finally, I thank my two kids, Jack and Annabelle. You two are the reason Ive become so involved with Kids Gardening programs and activities. Lets go get dirty!

Grow It: Plants
Rosemary, Cilantro, Parsley, Basil, Oregano

Plant It:
Soups On Herb Garden Plan

Eat It:
Lovely Lemons

Recycle It:
Seed Catalog Art

Make It:
Awesome Aromas

Make It:
Plant Markers Made Easy

Grow It: Plants
Allium, Snowdrop, Crocus, Iris, Hyacinth

Plant It:
Heart Garden Plan

Eat It:
Rockin Radishes

Recycle It:
Food for Birds

Recycle It:
Water for the Birds

Make It:
Homes for Birds

Grow It: Plants
Redbud, Lilac, Forsythia, Azalea, Peonies

Plant It:
Purple in Springtime Plan

Eat It:
Powerhouse Potatoes

Recycle It:
Seed Starting

Make It:
Seed Planting Made Easy

Make It:
Veggies in Containers

Grow It: Plants
Butterfly Weed, Catmint, Tiger Lily,
Elephant Ear, Hens and Chicks

Plant It:
Flowers and Veggies Plan

Eat It:
Creative with Carrots

Recycle It:
Add Life to Your Garden

Recycle It:
Creative Containers

Make It:
DIY Garden Path

Grow It: Plants
Fuchsia, Petunia, Coleus, Marigolds,
Impatiens

Plant It:
Prized Petunias Plan

Eat It:
Great Green Beans

Recycle It:
Serve It Up

Recycle It:
Order in the Garden

Make It:
Personalized Containers for Your Plants

Grow It: Plants
Balloon Flower, Daylily, Hosta,
Columbine, Coral Bells

Plant It:
Salsa Garden Plan

Eat It:
Perfect Peppers

Recycle It:
Going on a Bug Hunt

Recycle It:
Your Gardens Best Friends

Make It:
The Natural Artist

Grow It: Plants
Shasta Daisy, Black-Eyed Susan,
Purple Coneflower, Bee Balm, Garden Phlox

Plant It:
Patriotic Container Plan

Eat It:
Tasty Tomatoes

Recycle It:
Decorating in the Garden

Make It:
Tis the Growing Season

Make It:
Saving Summers Splendor

Grow It: Plants
Cosmos, Spider Flower, Sunflowers,
Zinnias, Morning Glory

Plant It:
Growing Tall Plan

Eat It:
Craving Cucumbers

Recycle It:
Games in the Garden

Recycle It:
Backyard Tunes

Make It:
Veggie Gardening Round II

Grow It: Plants
Liatris, Coreopsis, Clematis, Blanket
Flower, Honeysuckle

Plant It:
Night Garden Plan

Eat It:
Savory Squash

Recycle It:
Preserving Food

Recycle It:
Harvesting Seeds

Make It:
September Flowers

Grow It: Plants
Aster, Ornamental Grass, Tulips,
Mums, Sedum

Plant It:
Create a Spooky Garden Plan

Eat It:
Yummy Pumpkin Goop

Recycle It:
Creative Faces

Make It:
Raise a Butterfly

Make It:
If They Only Had a Brain

Grow It: Plants
Daffodils, Knockout Roses, Pansies,
Geraniums, Ornamental Cabbage

Plant It:
Welcome Wagon Plan

Eat It:
Onions with Attitude

Recycle It:
Fun with Leaves

Make It:
Gardening in Any Weather

Make It:
Multiply Your Plants

Grow It: Plants
Amaryllis, Christmas Cactus, Dwarf
Alberta Spruce, African Violet, Poinsettias

Plant It:
Red and Green Display Plan

Eat It:
Lovable Lettuce

Recycle It:
Gifts that Keep on Growing

Make It:
Lets Get Personal

Make It:
Countdown-till-Spring Calendar

Gardening is one of Americas favorite pastimes, and its quickly growing in popularity among parents, kids, schools, and more. After all, what else gets kids outside, engages them year-round, and helps them get in touch with nature?

No matter where you live or what time of year it is, there are always new ways to introduce your kids to gardening. There are hundreds of age-appropriate activities, and theres always something new to exploreindoors or out! Best of all: it doesnt take an expert gardener to guide children through the nearly 200 projects youll find in this book. Organized by month, each chapter covers five types of activities that will keep the little nature-lovers in your life growing!