By Treva Lind, The Spokesman-Reveiw, April 19, 2021
Lessons learned in the garden can grow immeasurably for children as a portal into the natural world. Take it from a Spokane gardener who has helped kids harvest plant-based knowledge for 15 years.
Sue Malm, a WSU Master Gardener since 2006, leads the program’s youth committee. She’s visited many school gardens, science fairs and classrooms, gaining tips on how to lead children toward a love of gardening.
And she’s witnessed much learning among the leaves. Her own childhood experiences in the garden weren’t so positive. “It was go outside and weed in the scorching sun,” she said. “I thought, ‘this is boring and no fun at all.’ ”
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