The Children's Book of Gardening

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sidgwick, Alfred, Mrs., 1854-1934

Contributor:

Paynter, Mrs.

Robinson, Winifred Cayley

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Children's Book of Gardening" by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick and Mrs. Paynter is a practical guide aimed at introducing young readers to gardening, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an instructional resource, outlining the basics of gardening tailored for children, emphasizing principles that are simple and achievable for a child's level of understanding. The content likely covers topics ranging from planning a garden, understanding soil types, to the care of various flowers and plants. The opening of this book begins by addressing the essential first steps of creating a garden, emphasizing the importance of commitment to maintaining a tidy space. It stresses the need for understanding the specific conditions of one's garden, including the situation and soil type before deciding what plants to grow. The authors highlight the necessity of creating paths for accessibility and encourage children to engage with gardening despite varying abilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the process and the rewards of cultivating plants according to their means. The editors set a tone of encouragement, fostering a sense of responsibility and appreciation for the natural world among young aspiring gardeners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Shaun Pinder, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-10