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Find out how to plant and care for your seeds with handy tips, fun facts and more!
Discover the fun of growing your own garden.
With tips, advice and information,
this book has everything needed to start little
gardeners on their journey.
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ContentsWatch your garden come to life 4-5Growing food 6-7Carrots, fennel 8Beets, parsley 9Turnips, broccoli 10Iceberg lettuce, cucumbers 11Cherry tomatoes, scallions 12Eggplant, leaf lettuce 13Kale, radishes 14
Leeks, thyme 15Basil, celery 16Gherkins, bell peppers 17Color us in 18-19Everything you need to know for your seeds to grow 20-21Make your own bird feeder 22Word search 23
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Use your Grow & Learn app to
scan the marker on the top of
your seed pod
Watch your garden spring
to life!
To discover more about your
crop, scan the marker on the seed identifier
Get information and advice about what
you’re growing
Watch your garden come to life
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Learn about other seed pods you can collect
Download the Grow & Learn app in the App Store to continue your growing adventure
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Visit stopandshop.com to continue your
journey
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For veggie recipes, ask an adult to follow
STOP&SHOP on social media
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Get tips and tricks to help
you become an expert grower
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CLIMBERSLEAVES
ROOT
Carrots, turnips and
beets are root vegetables.
Gherkins and tomatoes grow
on climbing plants like vines.
Cabbages and herbs, like basil,
are leaves.
Growing foodA lot of the food we eat comes from plants.
Fruits, vegetables and herbs are different parts of plants that grow in or under our soil.
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FLOWERS
FRUITS
Cucumbers, eggplants and
peppers are a plant’s fruit.
Broccoli and cauliflower
are a plant’s flowers.
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fennelFennel is a kind of vegetable, but you can
eat the bulb, stalks, leaves, seeds and even the flower. It has a strong, sweet flavor that
tastes a little like licorice. It can be eaten raw in salads, cooked, roasted and even
used to make tea.
carrotsCarrots are root vegetables which means they live in the soil, but you can tell they’re growing because you can see their tall, green leaves. They like lots of space to grow, but if you don't have a vegetable patch, then a roomy bucket
or container is fine. Because they only need watering every now and then, they are very easy to care for.
DID YOU KNOW?Carrots are usually
orange, but there are also yellow, white, red
and purple ones.
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beetsBeets are bright pink or purple and can turn your fingers a funny color! They’re packed with vitamins and minerals. Beets grow in the ground and like to have lots of room.
Once they’ve grown to the size of a tennis ball, they’re ready to be picked. They taste
sweet, so you can eat them for dinner or even use them in a dessert!
DID YOU KNOW?In the 19th century,
women would use beet juice to dye their hair!
parsleyParsley is an herb that people like to add to their food for flavor. It’s great for growing at home because it doesn’t need much apart from water and a little sunlight. When it’s big enough, just pick as much as you need and the rest can keep on growing. Take good care of your plant and it could live for up to two years. 9
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broccoliThis vegetable is in the same
family as cabbage, brussels sprouts and kale. The part of broccoli you eat is actually the baby flowers that haven’t opened yet. Make sure you pick your
broccoli before the flower heads open, otherwise it will taste bitter.
turnipsTurnips are root vegetables and
grow in the ground – just like carrots. They’re popular because
they grow really well in cooler climates. In fact, they can taste
sweeter if they’re harvested just after a frost. Some people eat them
raw, but most people like to boil, roast or mash their turnips.
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DID YOU KNOW?Before pumpkins became a
Halloween tradition, people carved jack-o’-lanterns
out of turnips!
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iceberg lettuce
This type of lettuce has crisp, crunchy leaves that go great in a salad. It likes to grow in cooler
temperatures and can grow very quickly, so it won’t be long until
you see results. When it’s time to harvest your iceberg
lettuce, it’s best to cut it out, rather than pulling.
cucumbersCucumbers grow on vines and are
actually a fruit instead of a vegetable! You can plant the seeds in the ground, in a pot,
or in a grow bag. They only need a little water and they love sunshine. Cucumbers are great to eat in salads or chopped into
sticks for a healthy snack.
DID YOU KNOW?A raw cucumber
is actually 95% water!
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scallionsScallions are actually just regular
onions that are picked when they are very small. They don’t taste as strong and they don’t make
your eyes water either! With the exception of the root, you can eat the whole vegetable;
it tastes great raw or cooked.
cherry tomatoesThey are called cherry tomatoes because they can grow to be asbig as cherries. The cherry tomato is a tropical plant, which means it likes warm and wet weather. They are easy to grow as long asthey get lots of water, warmth and some extra support when the plant gets tall and wobbly. When the tomatoesturn a bright red color, they are ready to be picked! DID YOU KNOW?
Scallions can also be called Green Onions
or Spring Onions.
DID YOU KNOW?There are over 7,500
types of tomatoes grown around the world.
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eggplantThe eggplant is actually a type of berry, but
we eat it like a vegetable because of the way it tastes. It’s part of the nightshade family, which
sounds spooky, but it’s not at all – in fact, the plant likes to grow in sunny, sheltered places.
When the eggplant is a shiny dark purple color, it’s ready to be picked!
leaf lettuce
Leaf lettuce has tender leaves that branch out from a single
stalk. The best thing about growing your own lettuce is that you can pick it whenever you’re
ready to eat it. Its leaves wilt faster than other types of lettuce, so it’s best to eat them not
long after picking.
DID YOU KNOW?China produces over
28 million tons of eggplants every year
- the most in the world!
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radishesRadishes are small, red and spicy. That’s
because they’re part of the mustard family! Radishes are a great plant for young gardeners because they grow very quickly and are happy to live in
a container or window box. Most people just eat the roots, but you
can also eat the leaves too.
kaleKale is a dark, leafy green vegetable that contains lots of healthy nutrients. Just like broccoli, kale is also from the cabbage family. People like to eat it in salads, stews and even put it in smoothies. Once your kale plant is big enough, you can pick the leaves you need and leave the rest to keep growing.
DID YOU KNOW?Kale is so healthy
it's considered a superfood.
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leeksLeeks are actually from the same family as the onion, but they taste milder and much sweeter. They have white stems,
green leaves at the top, and lots of layers, like their cousins. They’re
delicious in soup!
thymeThyme sounds just like time and is a
great herb to have at home! It’s a tough plant, so it can survive a cold winter and doesn't
need lots of watering. You can use the leaves from your thyme plant to flavor
food like pasta and meat.
DID YOU KNOW?The ancient Egyptians
used thyme when making mummies!
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basilBasil was originally native to India
and is used in cooking around the world, from Vietnam to Italy!
It likes hot weather and lots of sunshine. Once you’ve grown
your basil plant, it’s very easy to propagate, which means taking
little cuttings and using them to grow even more basil plants.
DID YOU KNOW?The name basil comes
from Latin, meaning royal or kingly plant.
DID YOU KNOW?The ancient Romans
believed that celery had healing powers!
celeryCelery is a crunchy, long vegetable. It's fussy,
and doesn't like it when it's too hot or too cold. It needs to be watered often. You can pick the
stalks whenever you want because small celery is just as tasty as bigger celery.
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bell peppers
They grow on a vine like tomatoes and can be red, yellow, orange or green.
They like to grow in warm weather, which helps them get a nice, sweet flavor.
Lots of people like to eat bell peppers chopped up in salads, cooked in a stir-fry
or stuffed and baked in the oven.
DID YOU KNOW?Red bell peppers are
simply green bell peppers that have been lefton the vine longer.
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gherkinsThese are used to make pickles! They are very
similar to regular cucumbers, just smaller! They grow on a vine, and when the plant gets tall, it needs a stick
or a trellis to help it stand up. Once the plant is big enough, it grows flowers, and after a while they
turn into gherkins. The plant will grow a lot of gherkins over several weeks, so make
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Repot atDid you know? Water me Keep me
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When they are about 6 inches
long
When the root has a diameter
of 3 inches
When the leaves begin
to hang
When the plant is 6 to 8
inches tall
When the root has a diameter
of 3 inches
When the heads are dark
blue/green
When it is firm and 6 inches in diameter
When it is 8 inches long
When they are dark red and
easy to pull off
When they have a
diameter of 1 inch
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Carrot is avegetable
Fennel is a vegetable
Beet is a vegetable
Parsley is anherb
Turnip is a vegetable
Broccoli is a vegetable
Iceberg lettuce is a vegetable
Cucumber is a fruit
Cherry tomato is a fruit
Scallions are vegetables
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Eggplant is a fruit
Leaf lettuce is a vegetable
Kale is avegetable
Radish is a vegetable
Leek is a vegetable
Thyme is an herb
Basil is an herb
Celery is a vegetable
Gherkin is a fruit
Bell pepper is a fruit
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When it is 4 to 6 inches long
and purple
When the leaves are
about 4 inches
When the leaves are the
size of your hand
When it is 1 inch across
When the stalk is about 1
inch across
When the plant is 6 to 8
inches tall
When the plant is 6 to 8
inches tall
When the plant is 6 to 8
inches tall
When it is dark green and is
at least 2 inches long
When they turn
completely solid in color
for your little seeds to grow
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Make your own bird feeder
Ask your Mom or Dad to buy an orange, peanut butter, some string and bird seed.
Scoop out the content of the orange.
Pierce holes in the side of the orange skin ‘cup’.
Spread some peanut butter into the orange skin, and add the seeds.
Thread string and hang on a tree.
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Word searchPut your word finding skills to the test, and try finding some of your
favorite herbs and vegetables in this word search. Make sure you search horizontally, vertically, backwards and diagonally to find all 12 words!
BASILSALAD
PARSLEY
CUCUMBERTOMATO
RECIPE
HERBCARROT
SEEDS
RADISHGROW
VEGETABLE
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