Helping out is a good way to learn, though sometimes feels like a chore. I helped my parents with a ton of stuff, and as I've grown and moved through life I have been able to draw from those experiences. For example, I didn't think I learned much carpentry from watching my dad all those years, until I had to do some myself, and found I was pretty good at it right away. You probably have some garden skills already. Keep it up, they may come in extremely handy in coming seasons!