CARLSBAD, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeping children busy during the long summer holiday can be challenging for most parents. That's why Connie Henderson, an inspirational mother and founder of Amber's Garden, www.ambersgarden.com, recommends gardening as an engaging activity that provides summer family fun while taking children on an educational journey about healthier food choices. Moreover, mid-summer is the best time to plant and grow the most popular autumn harvest, pumpkins.

Amber's Garden ready-to-plant Pumpkin Patch garden mats make gardening easy with children of all ages. Pre-seeded mats take the guess work out of what to plant and how to plant it. No transplanting is needed!

Each mat comes with seeds already spaced, enveloped in a material called Raylene made of plant fiber and burlap that is 100% biodegradable and acts as a weed barrier for the first 8-10 weeks. Gardeners simply roll out mats in a sunny spot of amended garden soil, cover with top soil, and water according to package directions. In ten to fifteen days pumpkins begin to sprout, with a harvest ready for Halloween.

"Children are natural gardeners," Henderson added. "They're curious, they like to learn by doing, and love to play in the dirt. Teaching children to garden brings families together and is a great summer activity that will show them how to grow a 'Great Pumpkin' of their own this Halloween."

Amber's Garden was founded by Connie Henderson and inspired by her daughter, Amber, in an effort to increase awareness for children about the impact they have on the earth, and help them understand the source of their food. Amber's Garden Ready-to-plant vegetable garden mats take the guesswork out of planting with seed packets. Pre-seeded veggie mats are a great fit for busy families, novice or elderly gardeners, or those who have limited space.

Amber's Garden offers these vegetable kits – Asian, Herb, Salsa, Pumpkin, Salad, Rainbow Crop, and Summer Crop. Large mats measure 6' x 14" and small mats measure 18" diameter. Amber's Garden products are available at Murdoch's Ranch Home Supply, Plow and Hearth, Teak, Wicker and More, Bricklewood or on-line at Target.com, gardeningforkids.com, and yardlover.com. The suggested retail prices range from $9.99 to $19.99.

For additional information, samples, or to schedule an interview, visit www.ambersgarden.com or contact Christie Communications, Inc., www.christiecomm.com, Amy Echt at aecht@christiecomm.com or (805) 969-3744.

SOURCE Amber's Garden

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