ReGina Harvey

03/22/2026

🍓 Psst... want to know a little secret to growing the SWEETEST strawberries?

Pinch off the first blooms. 🌸

We know, we know — it feels wrong to pinch off those pretty little flowers! But here's the magic: when you remove the first blooms in the early season, the plant puts ALL of its energy into growing stronger roots instead of rushing to make fruit.

The result? More strawberries. Bigger strawberries. Sweeter strawberries. 🍓✨

And the best part? THIS is the perfect garden lesson for young children!

Sometimes we have to practice a little patience and sacrifice something small today to get something AMAZING tomorrow. 🌱

Sounds a lot like growing up, doesn't it? 💛

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, we love using the garden to teach children some of life's biggest lessons in the smallest, most beautiful ways.

Have you tried growing strawberries with your little ones? Drop a 🍓 in the comments!

03/21/2026

🍈 She planted that seed back in the spring.

She watered it. She watched it. She worried about it on rainy days and checked on it first thing every single morning.

And then one day — there it was. Round, golden, and perfect. Her very first cantaloupe. 🌟

She picked it up with both hands, held it to her nose, and took the deepest breath.

"I grew this," she said quietly. Not to anyone in particular. Just... to herself.

In that moment, she wasn't just a 10-year-old holding a piece of fruit.

She was a scientist. A farmer. A nurturer. A problem-solver. A GROWER. 🌱

This is what happens when we give children space, soil, and the chance to see something through from beginning to end. They discover what they are truly capable of.

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a moment like that. 💚

03/20/2026

🌸 Happy First Day of Spring from your S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings family! 🌿

There is something truly magical about the way children experience this season. The way they stop to stare at a butterfly. The way they squeal when they spot the first flower poking through the ground. The way they tilt their little faces up to feel the warm sun after a long winter. ☀️

Spring reminds us that new beginnings are always possible — and at S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, that's something we celebrate every single day. 🌼

Here's to longer days, muddy shoes, blooming gardens, and the pure joy of childhood in full bloom. 🌻

Wishing every one of our families a beautiful season ahead! 💛

03/20/2026

🌸 Happy First Day of Spring from your S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings family! 🌿

There is something truly magical about the way children experience this season. The way they stop to stare at a butterfly. The way they squeal when they spot the first flower poking through the ground. The way they tilt their little faces up to feel the warm sun after a long winter. ☀️

Spring reminds us that new beginnings are always possible — and at S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, that's something we celebrate every single day. 🌼

Here's to longer days, muddy shoes, blooming gardens, and the pure joy of childhood in full bloom. 🌻

Wishing every one of our families a beautiful season ahead! 💛

Hello, my name is ReGina Harvey, the owner of S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, a… REGINA HARVEY needs your support for Reviving S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings' Garden Initiative

03/19/2026

🌸 Tomorrow is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING — and we can hardly contain our excitement! 🌱

There is something about this season that feels like a deep breath after a long winter. The flowers are ready. The sunshine is waiting. And our little ones? They are absolutely MADE for this time of year. ☀️

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, spring means outdoor exploration, garden discoveries, muddy boots, and big curious minds doing what they do best — soaking up the whole wide world. 🌍

Get ready, families — a brand new season is almost here! 🌼

What are you and your little ones looking forward to this spring? Tell us below! 👇

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, spring means outdoor exploration, garden discoveries, muddy boots, and big, curious minds doing what they do best — soaking up the whole wide world. 🌍

03/18/2026

🌿 Gardens aren't just pretty — they're POWERFUL classrooms for young children!

When kids get their hands in the soil, they're building science skills, math concepts, healthy habits, and confidence all at once. 🌻

Plants don't lie — they grow when they're cared for. And so do children. 💛

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, we believe in learning that goes beyond four walls. 🌱

03/17/2026

🌱 Did you know that a garden can be one of the BEST classrooms for young children?

At S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings, we believe learning happens everywhere — including right in the dirt! 🌻

Here's why school gardens are so powerful for little ones:

🥕 Science comes alive — kids observe plants grow, learn about weather, bugs, and the earth beneath their feet
🤲 Fine motor skills develop as they dig, plant, and water
🧠 Math & literacy sneak in naturally — counting seeds, learning plant names, measuring growth
🥦 Healthy eating habits form when children grow their own food — they are WAY more likely to try veggies they grew themselves!
💛 Confidence blooms — nurturing a living thing teaches responsibility and patience
🌍 And most importantly... it connects children to the world around them in a real, tangible way

Gardens teach children that with care, patience, and a little sunshine — things GROW. 🌞

Sounds a lot like what we do every day at S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings! 💚

03/15/2026

🌟 We need YOUR help to make our Week of the Young Child celebration extra special!

We're putting together baskets for our silent auction & raffle, and we'd love donations from local businesses and community members who believe in the magic of early childhood! 🧡

Gift cards, products, experiences — big or small, every donation makes a difference for the little ones we serve.

Our Community Events Day is April 17th — donations are needed by April 10.

📩 DM us or contact us at [email protected] to let us know your donation intentions or learn more!