Anywhere Farm

By Phyllis Root, G. Brian Karas (illustrator),

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Anywhere can be a farm - all it takes is one small seed, and someone to plant it.

In this celebration of green fingers and the thrill of nurturing new life Phyllis Root delivers a read-aloud rhyming mantra for planting your very own farm, while G. Brian Karas's joyful city…

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1 author picked Anywhere Farm as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Not really a farm-to-table book, but I love the inspirational message of this story—that anyone can grow a plant, anywhere that they are.

“For an anywhere farm, here's all that you need: soil and sunshine, some water, a seed.” The author goes on to inspire readers (in rollicking rhyme) to plant their “farms” in any type container they can find—an empty lot, a box or bucket, a shoe, or even a horn.

Again, not exactly accurate, but a wonderful way to spark creative discussions about growing a garden to make our world a greener and more beautiful place. For, “with…

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