Houseplants for Kids: Raising the Next Generation of Plant Parents

“Start ‘em young.” That’s my motto. Well, it’s not really mine but I say it all the time when it comes to houseplants. And for this episode, I’m sure plant parents are gonna be happy to learn how to connect the younger generations to plants and nature at a young age.

So I want to share this conversation with my plant friend Priscille Joseph, who is a Canadian author, illustrator, and plant lover. She wrote My First ABC Book of Houseplants and she’s all about helping kids connect with nature.

In this episode, we learn:

• [03:07] How did Priscrille become a plant lady?
• [06:04] How ‘My First ABC Book of Houseplants’ was created
• [10:46] Launching workshops with sustainable brands
• [13:12] What are the ways to engage kids with houseplants?
• 15:22] Nurture your plant babies safely from toxic chemicals with Espoma Organic’s premium gardening products!
• [16:57] Let kids enjoy a sensory experience
• [17:27] Connect plants with stories
• [21:39] Involve kids in hands-on activities
• [22:34] Make it interactive
• [24:18] Get creative with plants
• [26:52] Bonus tip: give kids responsibility
• [28:46] Where can you get Priscille’s book?

Mentioned in our conversation:

• Download Priscille’s books:
• My First ABC Book of Houseplants: Exclusive Edition
• My First Abc Book Of House Plants | Indigo
• My First ABC Book of Houseplants | Amazon
• Free Greenhouse Scavenger Hunt Printable
• Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health (JESEH)
• The Bug Girl: A True Story by Sophia Spencer

Want to engage your kids more with easy plant tasks?

Check out the full show notes and blog here!

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Espoma Organic

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