Participating in the miracle of life--planting seeds and watching them grow into edible fruits and veggies, helps establish a lifelong respect for nature and healthy food sources. The easiest year round crop to grow is heirloom lettuce. Pick a window that gets six hours a day of sunlight and choose any available container, fill it with organic potting soil and drop in 8-10 seeds. In about 2 months, you will have enough for dinner. 

Other ideas:

1. Designate a special area that's just for your child--a corner of a ground garden bed, or one or two pots for balcony gardeners.
2. Create decorations with your child to make their space special. Home made signs, painted stones and pots, and decorative animals or insects are nice.
3. Start off by helping your child choose seeds they are interested in growing by using seed catalogues.
4. Make a list of important tasks that the child is responsible for: weeding their plot, watering, counting sprouts, and searching for helpful insects. Take pictures to show the growth of the plant compared to that of your child Submit your questions about gardening with your children HERE.