Getting in the garden with young learners is a great way to explore new foods and how the foods we love get to our plates. Follow up a garden exploration with a quick pickle activity to extend the shelf life of the garden harvest and introduce new flavors and spices to vegetables.

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​​​​​​​This activity is excerpted from Cultivating Joy & Wonder, a collection of hands-on education activities for discovering the wonders of the world. Download the full publication here. Watch this activity in action.

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