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This episode was inspired by a loyal listener, Elizabeth, who reached out to us and asked for help. She has a 10-month old son and she wanted recommendations for plants that might foster a love and curiosity for the outdoors in her child (once he can walk, of course). So, we accepted the challenge and dug deep into our own childhood memories\u2014and more recent experiences from the kids in our lives\u2014to come up with a list of plants that are sure to delight little ones.\xa0 Some of our picks smell good, some taste good, and some are great host plants that will attract caterpillars\u2014and who doesn\u2019t love discovering a cool-looking caterpillar? Listen now and you\u2019re sure to come away with a few plants that kids of all ages (even 60-year-old kids) will enjoy.

Expert testimony: David Vaughn, curator for \u201cMy Big Backyard,\u201d the children\u2019s garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden in Tennessee.\xa0