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How to get children off screens and into the garden

With summer break approaching, parents wonder if children who tend virtual gardens on devices will enjoy real gardening outdoors.

Published Jun 4, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Many children spend time tending virtual gardens on their electronic devices. With schools heading into summer vacation, parents and educators are asking whether those kids might also take to hands-on gardening outdoors.