On a quiet Sunday morning, a child crouched beside a pot of soil, fingers digging curiously into the earth — this is a scene many Indian parents are slowly rediscovering.

From Mumbai’s terraces to Kolkata’s courtyards, parents are embracing gardening as a gentle way to connect children with nature. While the intent is wholesome, a few common missteps can turn this experience from joyful to frustrating.

Here are some pitfalls parents should avoid when guiding young gardeners.

A common mistake is treating gardening like a chore or classroom exercise rather than an

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