Their first planting My son and niece had their very first lesson on gardening from my sister-in-law Tara. One afternoon early in March, she came home from work toting several flats of cheery petunias, their color punctuating the end of winter, and a couple bags of luscious potting soil. The toddlers attentively and patiently listened to the planting process like racehorses chomping at the bit. After they were set loose to put their lesson into practice, they planted uncomplaining petunias into pots, mostly roots down. After they enthusiastically watered the flowers, and a great many other objects, the two budding gardeners admired and discussed their work over juice boxes and Cheerios. Margarita Galvan, Creedmoor, Wake Electric |
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