"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:13:13 -0400, Bill
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Just like being literate a good example is primary. Some times
children forced to do anything just shuts down the process . Of course
not everyone has access to a potential garden. Community gardens can
and do fill the gap. But nothing beats going out back and playing in
the dirt all year long. Coupled with a garden catalogue perhaps some
garden art. Visits to all sort s of gardens simple and formal may
inspire.
If ones parents are not involved perhaps a crazy aunt or uncle can
substitute. I'm reminded of the star trek captain at academy whose
mentor was a gardener. The love and interest in nature can be learned
but not forced. To bring out the wonder is a hope and I feel a good
description of maturity.

Bill Inspire = to keep spirt in

I'm an example of this sentiment. My father always took me to the
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens as well as the NY Botanical Gardens in the
Bronx. I was exposed to large parks as a kid like Prospect Park and
Central Park. It was a regular thing to do no Sunday. My father grew
tomatoes in pots.


Just like the typical Noo Yawker who has never been to Brooklyn..

It's "Brooklyn Botanic Gardens": http://www.bbg.org/