However, this little greenhouse has taught her so much more.  She now understands about food production and what goes into putting all that produce on the shelves at the market, why growing locally is so important for the environment and survival, if it ever come s to that, and the wonder of nature in this crazy world of computers, I pod’s and TV.  I have been amazed at watching how an inexpensive mini greenhouse has changed a young girl’s perspective and in turn, my own.