<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Harvest Grove Children's Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest Grove Children's Books-interactive fairy adventures inspired by real foods and phytonutrients by clinical nutritionist Frances Blewitt.
]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Fairy Stories Can Inspire Healthy Curiosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are naturally curious. Watch a young child explore a garden, and you'll quickly see it. Every flower is worth smelling. Every butterfly is fascinating. A tiny ladybug can become the most exciting discovery of the day. Children don't begin by asking scientific questions. Instead, they ask questions filled with wonder. "Why is that flower purple?" "Where does the butterfly sleep?" "Do fairies really live in gardens?" As a clinical nutritionist for more than forty years, I've spent much...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-fairy-stories-can-inspire-healthy-curiosity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49b4ddf7b480551f10e676</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:47:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bec6d2c9376b411594b87386f26d3609~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind Harvest Grove...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, my Learning Herbs Made Easy community on Facebook reached 50,000 members!  Many people don't realize that Harvest Grove Children's Books grew from the same passion that built that community. For decades, I've been helping adults learn about herbs, nutrition, and the amazing compounds found in plants through courses, consulting, and seminars. Harvest Grove is my way of sharing that same wonder with children through magical adventures inspired by real foods and phytonutrients. Thank you...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/behind-harvest-grove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d0e681855a907de57547b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_49b8139df5da4d6eb2b5f0abb565a06d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Behind the Harvest Grove Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered where fairy names like Ally Allicin, Curry Curcumin, Ella Ellagic, or Hessie Hesperidin came from? If you've read one of the Harvest Grove Children's Books, you may have noticed that the names sound a little unusual. That's because every fairy in Harvest Grove is inspired by something that exists in the real world. As a clinical nutritionist for more than forty years, I've spent my career helping people understand how food supports health. Along the way, I discovered...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/the-secret-behind-the-harvest-grove-characters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49b22ef7b480551f10e1b5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:32:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_f2a488bc09d04025b9fa0df9900bd9be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Harvest Grove Isn't a Typical Fairy Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, Harvest Grove may look like a collection of fairy stories. There are magical characters, enchanted gardens, talking animals, and adventures that unfold in a colorful world filled with wonder. But Harvest Grove was designed to be something a little different. Many children's books are written to teach a lesson. Some focus on manners, others on sharing, kindness, or solving problems. While those themes certainly have value, that wasn't my primary goal when creating Harvest...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-harvest-grove-isn-t-a-typical-fairy-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a380311a8977cb11dd8c63f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:31:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_1df1d5840f954f2180a2ac8f4cfde5dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Clinical Nutritionist Ended Up Writing Fairy Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[If someone had told me years ago that I would one day be writing fairy stories for children, I probably would have laughed. For most of my career, I worked as a clinical nutritionist, helping people understand how food affects health. I spent decades studying nutrition, herbs, natural compounds, and the remarkable ways plants support the human body. Along the way, I noticed something interesting. Adults often understand why healthy foods are important, but children usually don't care about...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/how-a-clinical-nutritionist-ended-up-writing-fairy-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a372b9ba8fde7a3765c317d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:26:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_a42312a4a4e8464a9a5ba682dcbc3f6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Fairy Day: More Than Fairy Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year on June 24th, families around the world celebrate International Fairy Day-a day dedicated to imagination, wonder, creativity, and a little bit of magic. At Harvest Grove, fairy magic looks a little different. Our fairies don't just sprinkle sparkles and fly through flower gardens. Each fairy is inspired by a real food and the natural compounds found inside it. From Ally Allicin and her garlic garden adventures to Anya Anthocyanin's plum-filled mysteries, every story begins with...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/international-fairy-day-more-than-fairy-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37241da8977cb11dd6d8db</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:40:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_b41b9831d7884d89bafb05d3952e1d59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Ways to Encourage Curiosity About Food and Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are naturally curious. They ask questions about colors, smells, textures, animals, bugs, seeds, flowers, and why things grow the way they do. The world already feels fascinating to them. Sometimes encouraging curiosity is less about “teaching” and more about simply giving children opportunities to explore. Food and plants are wonderful tools for this because they connect science, nature, creativity, color, smell, taste, and hands-on experience all together in everyday life. You do...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/simple-ways-to-encourage-curiosity-about-food-and-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1377728fa816dacc83fd91</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b8b2d64474d49568a50e7a9d08cd9fc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Children Learn Better Through Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before children can fully understand textbooks, lectures, or complex explanations, they understand stories. Stories help children imagine, feel, remember, and connect. That’s one reason storytelling has existed in nearly every culture throughout history. Humans naturally learn through narrative. Even adults remember ideas more easily when they are attached to characters, emotion, and visual imagery. For children especially, stories do far more than entertain. They help build...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-children-learn-better-through-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1375726bba8c81ab2605e7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:34:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1661609dfbb7407faf327ab9613c59e1.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Created the Harvest Grove Children's Book Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of my career, I have been fascinated by the natural compounds found in foods, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. These compounds help plants thrive and have been the subject of scientific study for decades. As a nutritionist and herbalist, I have spent years teaching adults about these fascinating compounds. But one day I began wondering: What if these compounds had magical origin stories of their own? That question became Harvest Grove. Harvest Grove is a magical world where fairies...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-i-created-the-harvest-grove-children-s-book-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22f9cf861147e3839579d4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/877ed2_f9a614ca40a2498c9fdef4f27165f2af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_809,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Phytonutrients?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Are Phytonutrients? Walk through a garden in summer and you’ll see deep purple berries, bright orange pumpkins, dark leafy greens, ruby tomatoes, golden turmeric, and rich green herbs swaying in the sun. Those colors are more than decoration. Plants create thousands of natural compounds called phytonutrients - sometimes called phytochemicals - that help them survive, defend themselves, repair damage, attract pollinators, and adapt to the world around them. And when humans eat those...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/what-are-phytonutrients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a137364b883334b04e862cc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_66408f3caf8d43d38e814e7bfc5965aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Outdoor Play Still Matters in a Digital World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children today are growing up in a very different world than previous generations. Technology provides incredible opportunities for learning, communication, and entertainment. Children can explore virtual museums, connect with family members across the country, and access educational resources that previous generations could only imagine. At the same time, many children spend less time outdoors than children did in the past. Busy schedules, safety concerns, structured activities, and...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-outdoor-play-still-matters-in-a-digital-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a316330a3833966018bdb13</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c46554abad064a16815b986296eaf499.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Reading Aloud at Any Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think about reading aloud, they often picture a parent reading a bedtime story to a young child. While reading aloud is certainly valuable during the early years, its benefits do not disappear once children learn to read independently. In fact, reading aloud can continue to support learning, language development, family connection, and a love of books throughout childhood. Whether a child is three, eight, or twelve, shared reading experiences offer unique advantages that are...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/the-benefits-of-reading-aloud-at-any-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3161fc21920c994c76f7bb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_83c7a49cc7c842cdb054eb1a5f3c3440~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phytonutrients: The Colorful Compounds that Help You Heal]]></title><description><![CDATA[produce stand Phytonutrients. These are the powerful, colorful compounds found in plants that don’t just feed you-they defend, repair, and restore you. If vitamins and minerals are the bricks, phytonutrients are the builders, electricians, and architects of your cellular health. What Are Phytonutrients? Phytonutrients (also called phytochemicals) are natural compounds found in plants that support health and protect against disease. There are thousands of them, each with unique functions-from...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/phytonutrients-the-colorful-compounds-that-help-you-heal-from-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ab68d36d58b89f7b63472</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:07:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6cdc893f52654a3d9fc4cdc3a9b1c318~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Children Develop Patience in an Instant World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patience has never been one of childhood's easiest lessons. Even adults sometimes struggle to wait. Yet today's children are growing up in a world where many things happen almost instantly. Information can be found in seconds. Movies begin with the touch of a button. Messages arrive immediately. Purchases can often appear at the front door within a day or two. While these conveniences make life easier in many ways, they can also make waiting feel more difficult. Patience remains an important...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/helping-children-develop-patience-in-an-instant-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3160da6e3aac0bcf9b325b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_587fcb8d19394ed9bb4cecc76086a9d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Repetition Is One of the Best Ways Children Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many parents have experienced it. Your child wants the same bedtime story every night for two weeks. They watch the same movie repeatedly. They ask the same questions over and over again, even after you've already answered them. While adults often crave novelty, children learn differently. Repetition is one of the most powerful tools for building knowledge, confidence, and understanding. Why Children Love Repetition When children encounter something new, their brains work hard to process it....]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/why-repetition-is-one-of-the-best-ways-children-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a317c14a3667807a657b8c0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_096009a03b4c46bfb440b65701714f29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Ways to Make Learning Fun at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When many adults hear the word "learning," they immediately think of classrooms, textbooks, homework, and tests. Children, however, often learn best when they do not realize they are learning at all. Some of the most meaningful learning experiences happen during everyday activities—while baking cookies, planting flowers, building a blanket fort, reading a story, or taking a walk through the neighborhood. The good news for parents and caregivers is that learning does not require expensive...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/simple-ways-to-make-learning-fun-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315e246e3aac0bcf9b2c08</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/140f5bb36ba54cfab688e96b908ccd83.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Confident Children: Helping Kids Believe in Themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every parent wants their child to feel confident. We want children to try new things, face challenges, recover from setbacks, and believe they are capable of handling whatever life places in front of them. Confidence, however, is often misunderstood. Many people think confidence means never feeling nervous, never making mistakes, or always believing you will succeed. In reality, true confidence is something much more practical. Confidence is the belief that you can learn, grow, adapt, and...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/raising-confident-children-helping-kids-believe-in-themselves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315d0e6e3aac0bcf9b2982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0728f9bedb574fb692c8fb7c5bf53c3a~mv2_d_6720_4138_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Reluctant Readers Enjoy Books: Encouraging a Lifelong Love of Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many parents dream of raising children who eagerly curl up with a book and lose themselves in a story. For some children, that happens naturally. For others, reading can feel like a chore. A child may prefer playing outside, building with blocks, creating artwork, or participating in sports. Some children become frustrated when reading feels difficult. Others simply have not yet discovered books that truly capture their interest. When this happens, parents often worry that their child will...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/helping-reluctant-readers-enjoy-books-encouraging-a-lifelong-love-of-reading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315bb8d98cc147601df6a0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_da729936f59549929b61196af24e274c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Children Learn From Gardening: Lessons That Grow Beyond the Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[When many people think about gardening, they think about flowers, vegetables, or a beautiful outdoor space. Children, however, often experience something much bigger. For a child, a garden can become a classroom, a science lab, an art project, an adventure, and a place of discovery all at the same time. Whether it is a large backyard garden, a small raised bed, a community garden, or even a single pot on a windowsill, gardening offers valuable opportunities for learning and growth. The...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/what-children-learn-from-gardening-lessons-that-grow-beyond-the-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315ac7d98cc147601df46e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_20dfdb5b971a44cf8f13e07b70612bf9~mv2_d_5121_3417_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in Rhythm:]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Seasons Shape Our Health Our bodies are deeply connected to nature’s cycles. Just as plants grow, rest, and renew with the seasons, so do we. Paying attention to seasonal shifts helps us align our routines, foods, and self-care practices with what the body naturally needs throughout the year. Fall: Balance &#38; Transition As the light fades, stress often rises. Fall invites grounding foods, immune support, and mindful pacing to prepare for the months ahead. Winter: Restoration &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.harvestgrovebooks.com/post/living-in-rhythm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c71828d22c954ff2e4a40c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:05:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/52fd524cb8c144ec96a500b14072319d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Frances Blewitt CL.N</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>