Planting is a life lesson about many things and children learn by doing. The lesson that everything and everyone grow at different rates speaks volumes as our kids work in the garden and watch the plants grow and bear fruit.

At this year's Garden Party we are asking for specific types of plants to help us get our garden started. First, we want plants that flourish in our Hardiness Zone of 6A. Hardiness Zones are based on temperature and weather conditions.

I also ask those buying flowering plants purchase perennial plans. Perennial plants are plants that come back every year. If you know gardeners with perennial plants in their garden, you could ask if they would be willing to divide their plants and share with us.