Have a fun day outside with the kids, and teach them how to plant an autumn garden, that the whole family will eventually enjoy.
The middle of August is an ideal time to begin planting a fall garden in Maryland. Whether you have been gardening for years, or are looking to try something new, the following online resources have tips to help you turn gardening into a family affair:
Tips for gardening with kids: kidsgardening.org
Find the average first and last dates of frost for your area: victoryseeds.com/frost
List of flowers that bloom in the fall: bhg.com
Tips for gardening throughout the year: http://extension.umd.edu/hgic
For more fun things to do in Maryland, visit our complete Maryland event calendar.
