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Time to get your hands dirty!

There is no better way to nurture lasting family bonds and memories than by creating a gardening space — in the backyard or on a window ledge — together. Apart from the obvious benefits — exercise, fresh produce, togetherness — family gardening fosters communication, better relationships, and a shared sense of pride and accomplishment. We're here to help you start growing your own family garden and memories!

Featured gardening articles:


Tips for gardening with kids

Family Gardening Basics

Gardening with Kids

Urban Farming with Kids

5 Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids

Tips for gardening as a family

The Birds and the Bees

Keeping Chickens in the City

Expert Tips on Keeping Mason Bees

10 Tips for Involving Kids with Chickens

Tips for gardening in the Puget Sound

Puget Sound Gardening Tips

Planting a Backyard Berry Patch

Preparing Your First Vegetable Garden

8 Incredible — Some Edible! — Flowers to Grow with Kids

Gardening how-tos for families

Gardening How-Tos

Four Ways to Prep Your Garden for Spring

Planning Your Edible Garden

Container Gardening for Beginners

Fun activities for kids

Neat Ideas for Kids

Get-Outside Gifts for Kids

Fun Spring Crafts for Kids

15 Healthy Spring Lunch Ideas

Garden basket

Eco-Conscious Families

What's Your Family's Green Grade?

15 Fun Green Garden Crafts

One Family’s Urban Farm Adventures

Upcoming gardening events:


City People’s Garden Store offers a wide variety of free workshops with local experts on topics including, raising backyard chickens, fruit tree planting, container gardening, soil preparation for vegetable gardening, and more! To learn more about upcoming spring workshops and to sign up, check out City People’s full online list and calendar.   
Pests

Managing Pests in Fruit Trees

April 14, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to prevent and manage common fruit tree pests and diseases without toxic chemicals.