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Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening is a book full of easy and fun projects, perfect for the littlest gardeners or even those a bit older.

The book is full of fun and creative planting ideas for the budding gardener, farmer, botanist, ecologist or anyone who loves yummy, fresh things to grow and eat and the joy of getting their hands dirty. It begins with an introduction to starting your first garden and all the items you might need, like compost, a trowel, a watering can, and some seeds. But you can also use what you have, like tin cans, yogurt containers, or a milk jug for watering. I love that a majority of the gardening projects are suited for the patio, encouraging those without a lot of space.
There are step-by-step instructions in both word and illustration, making the book accessible for different readers. Each page-spread also includes a legend that shares the season for growing, the harvest time, and the best place to grow the plant.

The illustrations are vibrant, featuring a multicultural cast of characters, delicious looking fruits and vegetables and a wide array of gardening tools.

Whether you live in a small apartment or a house with a huge yard, there is something in this book that you and your child can try growing.