Family Traditions - Giving Children Roots and Wings

“There are only two lasting gifts we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”

(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

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One family tradition I am passing on to my grandchildren is how to garden. I want to share with them the joys and dependable seasonal rituals of growing homegrown food and show them how Mother Nature works together with gardeners of all ages, even if it is only on a small piece of land.

Family traditions, like the roots of plants, anchor children from the buffeting winds of life, feed their souls, and give them a strong foundation from which to grow tall, reach for the sun, and bloom in their own unique ways.

Keep your memories alive by using your camera to record your garden memories! Now that my grandchildren are getting older, we treasure all the garden photos that we have collected over the years. You can do this, too! Here are some ideas to get you started! 7 Ways to Use Photos in the Garden to Build Family Memories