More Than Peppermint ~ Child Friendly Activities For Learning About The Mint Family

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More Than Peppermint ~ Child Friendly Activities For Learning About The Mint Family

Autumn is a wonderful time to learn about the amazing Mint Family (Lamiaceae).  There is a delightful abundance of these beautiful plants growing.  And the mint family plants make great allies for dealing with winter illness and even emotional stress from school.  

The mint family is such a child friendly plant family.  Many of the wonderful scents and yummy tastes of plants in this family are easily recognized by children.  The plants are so funny too with their square stems and opposite leaves, they make an easy impression on kids.  

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Summer Herb Camp: Garden Time Fun!

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Summer Herb Camp: Garden Time Fun!

Our first week of camp finds us in the garden.  After all, many of our plant friends live here as well as in fields and meadows, up on the mountains, in the forests and even by “the wayside” all around us in the city.  

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Rosy Fruit Salad ~ Learning About The Rose Family

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Rosy Fruit Salad ~ Learning About The Rose Family

Did you know that roses are edible?  And, did you know that roses are part of a large family of plants (called the Rosaceae family) comprised of some of our most beloved fruits?  Fruits like apples, pears, cherries, strawberries, peaches and even almonds are all part of this amazing and delicious plant family.  

Learn about the rose family while making a luscious Summertime fruit salad!

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