Before You Teach Your Kids Gardening, Read This

On a quiet Sunday morning, a child crouched beside a pot of soil, fingers digging curiously into the earth — this is a scene many Indian parents are slowly rediscovering.   From Mumbai’s terraces to Kolkata’s courtyards, parents are embracing gardening as a gentle way to connect children with nature. While the intent is wholesome, a few common missteps can turn this experience from joyful to frustrating.   Here are some pitfalls parents should avoid when guiding young gardeners. 1. Turning gardening into a task, not play   A common mistake is treating gardening like a chore or classroom exe...