Junior Green Gardeners

Junior Green Gardeners (JGG) is the Andover Garden Club’s youth program. The goal of the program is to develop youth interest in gardening as well as a respect for our natural world and community. The program is designed for children ages 4 to 8 years. It delivers horticultural and environmental science education through the fun, creative, approach of reading and discussing topical books appropriate to the target age group.

The Junior Green Gardeners Green Book Collection

Junior Green Gardeners makes monthly book donations to the Memorial Hall Library Children’s Room. Our selection of a “Green” book is to encourage youth to become inspired and appreciate their natural surrounding.

To borrow any book from the JGG Green Book Collection, visit the Memorial Hall Library Children’s Room.

Our Partnership with Andover Bookstore!

Interested in purchasing the book of the month?

We have partnered with Andover Bookstore, shop local and pick up a copy today!

Book of the Month - September

This month JGG will be adding Monarch Butterflies by Ann Hobbie and illustrated by Olga Baumert to the Green Book Collection at the Memorial Hall Library Children’s Room.

A lovely large format book celebrating the beloved North American Monarch Butterfly!

We chose this book in collaboration with the AGC Environmental Awareness Committee’s involvement in the Andover Pollinator Pathway Program. The Pollinator program is an environmental awareness effort to help our town to learn and appreciate nature from an organic approach. Creating pathways for pollinators, such as the Monarchs, is important for the evolution of our environment. We hope this movement will educate our youth and encourage them to be involved in the preservation of our land and ecosystem.

For All Ages

Book of the Month - October

This month JGG will be adding Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl to the Green Book Collection at the Memorial Hall Library Children’s Room.

In search of fairies a little girl explores nature in her backyard. Along her journey she finds clues and traces of magic! This is a light and playful read full of vibrant watercolor illustrations. A great read just before bed or prior to heading out into the yard!

For Ages 4-9

The Green Book Collection:

  • Rabbit’s Spring Adventure - Written by Anita Loughrey and Illustrated by Daniel Howarth

  • Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year - Illustrated by Fran Preston-Gannon

  • In November - Written by Cynthia Rylant and Illustrated by Jill Kastner

  • The Tree Book for Kids & Their Grown-Ups - Written and Illustrated by Gina Ingoglia

  • Curious About Worms - Written by Kate Waters

  • Mama Built a Little Nest - Written by Jennifer Ward & Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

  • The Things That I Love about TREES - Written by Chris Butterworth and Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

  • Where Would I be in an Evergreen Tree? - Written by Jennifer Blomgren and Illustrated by Andrea Gabriel

  • Not for me, please!: I choose to act green. - Written by Maria Godsey and Illustrated by Christoph Kellner

  • The Rabbit Problem - Written and Illustrated by Emily Gravett

  • The Diary of a Worm - Written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Harry Bliss

  • The Bad Seed - Written by John Jory and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

  • Thank You Earth, A Love Letter to Our Planet - Written by April Pulley Sayre

  • Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move - Written by JoAnn Early Macken and Illustrated by Pam Paparone

  • Summer Birds The Butterflies of Maria Merian - Written by Margarita Engle and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

  • The Things About Bees, A Love Letter - Written and Illustrated by Shabazz Larkin

  • Over & Under the Snow - Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

  • Tracks, Scats & Signs - Written by Leslie Dandy and Illustrated by Linda Garrow

  • The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience - Written by Jill Neimark and Illustrated by Nicole Wong

  • Mayas Big Idea - Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez

  • Just Ask - Written by Sonia Sotomayor and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

  • Little Sap: The Magical Story of a Forest Family - Written by Jan Hughes and Illustrated by Ruth Hengeveld

  • COZY - Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett

  • Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves - Written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and Illustrated by Helena

    Perez Garcia

Click here to download a printable version of the Green Book Collection.

For more information about the JGG Green Book Collection, please contact erintaylor@erinsbotanical.com

Gatherings

Junior Green Gardener Gatherings help youth explore and learn about our natural world.

Junior Green Gardeners Events

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Craft Projects

Your Own Wormery - Did you know that with in every square yard (3’x3’) of your yard there is at least 15 worms! Why? They work to create healthy soil by increasing the amount of air and water. Also as they eat they leave behind castings that create healthy nutrients to enrich our soil. They are a wonderful help to our yards and gardens.

Click here to download instructions to build your own wormery.

Orange Bird Feeder - An orange bird feeder is a natural and biodegradable way to attract birds to your backyard. Try to hang your birdfeeder on trees and shrubs that are easily viewed from your window, so you can watch the birds come and feast. You might even see butterflies visit as well!

Click here to download instructions to build your own orange bird feeder.

Walking Sticks - Anytime of the year is a great time to get out and enjoy some fresh air. Explore your neighborhood, yard, or local nature trail with your very own walking stick. No nature walk is too long or too short for these fun hiking accessories!

Click here to download instructions to build your own walking stick.