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Points of Connection
intentionality engage our five senses
- ur bodies explore our world
San Francisco Garden Show: Creating Paradise ~ Gardening for - - PDF document
San Francisco Garden Show: Creating Paradise ~ Gardening for - - PDF document
San Francisco Garden Show: Creating Paradise ~ Gardening for connections to nature Saturday, April 7, 2018 Jacqueline Bruhn jacq.bruhn@gmail.com gardennh.com Resources: Plants/Seeds: Swan Island Dahlias Renee Shepards: Trombetta di Albenga
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Design:
- enclosure & parts hidden from whole
- views or referencing to house
- lots of vertical lines or all curved
- excellent soil, drip irrigation, mulch
- low water plants, big to small
- 50 cent plant/$5 hole
- seek beauty
- seating area
- dedicated messy zone
- sand area (cats) and dirt pile
- swing options
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- water feature
- climbing tree
Growing, Exploring and Eating Food
- before planting explore dirt, seeds & explore finished item if possible -
i.e., when planting cucumber starts or seeds, eat a cucumber. Cut a squash in half. Let them get there hands inside. No rules.
- assist with all aspects of planting at all ages. Create areas where kids
can have space to “plant” and dig without rules.
- always have an area of free dirt for exploring, moving, soaking but ok
to have an off limits area that you fence off (bird netting and small poles work well)
- help preparing with grading, peeling, cutting. Small scissors work
great.
- taste and eat food in the garden (use organic methods, test for lead in
soil)
- assist with seed harvest for following season
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- composting - chop, cut, toss. Consider having a worm bin
- visit a farm where you can pick a variety of items
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Water Magic
- streams and falls without ponds/depth
- moving water in buckets & being in water
- water feature as a focal point or design element
Play
- fairy or bird or animal houses - build anything
- dramatic play: capes, wands, head dress, crowns
- pots and pans, measuring cups, sifters, funnels, cutlery,
wooden spoons, aprons with pockets
- create and serve food that is moss/leaves/grass..(Grace)
- baskets & wagons & dump trucks
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- collections/collecting - no judgement collect sticks, break or
build or dump
- utdoor kitchens, flower arranging
- blankets & pillows
- picnics with real food, tea parties where you make your own
tea from items you pick in the garden Moving Bodies
- swings, ropes ladders, stumps, rolling on hills, hanging chairs,
hammocks,
- swings for multiple kids
- slack lines, movable guide wire
- climbing rocks and trees climbing harness safety equipment
- nerf “wars” - no ammunition
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Cantilever swing arm
- 4 x 8 x 12
- anchor to 3 fence posts
- metal post higher wire
- turn buckles
- ne way slider to raise and lower (Southpaw catalog)
For large tire swing: Eyelet Carriage Bolt, not lag bolt Beyond the Backyard
- find a tree to get to know
- walking/hiking: maybe bring binoculars, basket for collecting,
gloves (and language!)
- sleep outside - go camping!
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- make dinner over a fire outside
- fly a kite
- build a sand castle
Older..
- hammocks & chairs
- climbing trees & rocks
- hikes/walks
- picnics
- get involved with school gardens
- consider Scouts & 4-H
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