Kids are so fascinated by how things grow. First planting with something that looks dead, a seed, and then watching it grow into a plant that changes daily. Kids learn a lot from gardening, said Tommie M. James, Family & Consumer Science and 4-H Extension Educator for Bryan County.
“It teaches a sense of responsibility and accomplishment,” James said. “There is nothing better than eating fresh produce picked from your own garden. Gardening promotes environmental stewardship and provides opportunities to learn about science, nutrition and health. Gardening also provides an opportunity for a child to spend one on one time with a family member or with the whole family.”
For families and kids who would like to learn more about gardening, you can visit the Bryan County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s “4-H Grows Here” at the upcoming Texoma Spring Garden Show.
2025 Texoma Spring Garden Show
Friday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday April 12th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bryan County Fair Grounds, Durant The “4-H Grows Here” is a fun and interactive educational booth designed for youth. While visiting the booth, youth will plant a vegetable seed, view fun and easy garden projects; test their sense of smell at the “4-H Herb Garden” and much more. The booth will be located in large room of the Clay Jones Community Building. Bryan County 4-H will be giving a free vegetable seeds at the “4-H Grows Here” booth.
Kids are invited to attend the Fruit & Veggie Art”, a fun and healthy handson workshop geared for kids. Kids will learn how to make healthy snacks. This workshop will be held on April 11th, Friday, at 11:00 am located by the “4-H Grows Here” kids gardening area.
For additional information on gardening, contact the Bryan County OSU Extension Office at 924-5312.