If possible let the child’s garden be part of the main vegetable garden. It will assume more importance if he can go with the parent and work closely than if he must go in an opposite direction.
Locate the garden where it is easily accessible, for there will be frequent inspection trips. Little feet can trample the soil badly as well as damage growing plants if they must go through the main garden to get to theirs. Even if there are well-defined paths, they will most often go “as the crow flies.”
Children become discouraged and are inclined to lose interest quickly if things do not grow. This means that the garden must be located where there is fertile soil and ample sunshine.
Let each child have his own little plot. If the plot (the size depends on the ground available, the age of the child, or for an older child on his interest) is located next to a fence, this is an advantage because climbing plants can be used. Select a fast growing vine such as ‘Heavenly Blue’ morning glories.
