Community Bowl ~ Lori

This is from our community garden that has been nourishing three families and supporting sustainability, as well as, eating locally grown produce. Having the kids involved has increased awareness their appreciation of fresh produce with its sweet flavors and the by product is growing nutrition habits and awareness. It has been fun watching the pride grown in all the children and seeing how their ownership increases as time goes by. It's amazing how when they grow it, they will eat it, or at least give it a try, which increases the likely hood of eating it again once the body craves a certain nutrients. It's great to get the kids outdoors and away from the constant plugging in to electronics. The garden has also given our families a deeper bond and something to look forward to during these trying economic times. I think the lessons we are teaching our kids and families will be life long lessons and really good memories of childhood for the kids. All you need is a small plot of prime land and away you go! I know many see growing your own food as frivolous, but there are many hidden lessons of value to be learned for all and it just taste better, hands down.