You might find it hard to imagine a garden this time of year, when all you see is snow, ice and frozen everything. Diving into a seed catalogue is an inexpensive way to experience a bit of summer.
Planning a garden is a perfect way to do family literacy activities that the whole family-from toddlers to elders-can learn from and enjoy. Planning a garden can involve reading, using numbers, making diagrams, using a computer, learning new words, doing research, organizing thoughts, using your imagination, and of course having fun. Here are some ideas to get you and your family started.