This week on Growing a Greener World, we explore the critical mission of growing the next generation of gardeners by instilling a love of gardening in children. My passion for gardening began when I was a child as it does for many gardeners. The turning point for me came after accidentally breaking off a branch from my parents’ favorite shrub. I panicked and jammed the broken branch into the ground. A few weeks later, I went back to check on it. To my surprise and relief, that branch had taken root. From that moment on, I was hooked on horticulture. That defining moment was literally life-changing! Whether children discover the magic of plants on their own like I did, or they are taught by an adult, exposing children to gardening at a young age can instill a newfound passion to last a lifetime.