Gardening for Little Girls

A practical, illustrated guide aimed at young readers that teaches how to plan, plant, and tend a small garden, starting with site selection, soil care, seed lists and thoughtful bed layouts. It explains the differences among annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs and tubers, and gives specific advice on roses, vines, shrubs and vegetables, including seasonal schedules and pest management. Additional chapters cover houseplant care, building a simple playhouse, organizing a children's garden club, gift ideas and basic flower arranging, all stressing hands-on tasks, thrift, observation and the development of steady habits and enjoyment of nature.