They will learn how weather affects plants. Teach them by letting them water the plants, how sunshine helps plants to grow, and what bugs are attracted to certain plants. This information may interest teens as well as younger kids. Your family can gain information on more than just benefits from plants for food. You can learn other purposes of plants. For example, some of them have been used in history to care for specific health problems. The basil you may be growing can help treat headaches. Inform them that the lavender they see can help provide tranquility and pacify them after a stressful day and that it’s a great sleep aid!