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We have discontinued this blog and moved to marylandgrows. Wednesday, August 2, 2017. This is the last post of the Grow It Eat It blog. Saturday, June 17, 2017. Long-time readers may remember that last year, after about fifteen years of successful blueberry .

The number of children who are obese or overweight is growing at an alarming rate. Extra pounds put kids at risk of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Demonstrates gardening promotes a healthier lifestyle and combat childhood obesity. When children help to grow their own fruits and vegetables, they are more interested in eating them. Gardening not only gets children off of the couch and outdoors, but it also counts as physical activity.

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