How to Get Kids Excited About Gardening Story

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[{"selector":"#anim-fcb12db6-b48d-4a55-aa21-48ff4596d444","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a190359-cc5e-4ba0-9567-992167999953","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-8deg) translate3d(83.64485%, 0px, 0) rotate(8deg)","rotate(-8deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(8deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] If you’re wondering how to get kids excited about gardening, look no further! Make gardening fun and the rest will fall into place. Start with a kid sized garden kit and follow the tips below. Learn more

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