Courtesy photo During this past holiday season, an article was released showing the top five toys that no kids should live without — toys that fit any budget and work for a variety of ages. One of these toys was DIRT! Yes, you read that right … DIRT! It’s great for parents because dirt is free and can be found... 

A Prairie Garden Journal 2007 Whatever you do, don’t let your children read this week’s column. Gardening is not child’s play. Besides, it’s boring. Your children have better things to do this summer than to have their own garden. They have to watch 4-5 hours of cartoons, nickelodeon, and the Disney... 

A Prairie Garden Journal 2008 ”> One way to make sure that the children in your life get plenty of nature is to encourage them to help you with your gardening and landscaping activities. Young children especially, are curious about everything. Encourage them to explore your garden and landscape, and you may be surprised...