Gardening with Kids
Backyard Fun: Digging for Worms and Bugs
It’s always fun to dig in the dirt when it’s not work. Kids love getting dirty and finding little critters to put in their buckets. If you’re closing up your garden for the season make sure to let your kids dig around a bit for this great sensory activity! It’s a brilliant way to get […]
Grow Onions in 10 Days: Great Growing Project for Young Kids
Grow your own green onions at home in 10 days! This is a great growing project for young children because they grow so fast the kids can see their plants grow day after day. What you need: – bunch of green onions – jar or cup – water What you do: 1. Cut the top […]
Watch it Grow: How to Take Stem Cuttings to Multiply Your Plants
Here’s a fun, long term project that will have kids excited about plants! There’s a certain pride that comes with a green thumb – share this delight with your kids as you watch a plant regenerate! One thing to bear in mind, if your houseplants are not properly looked after they may start having fungus […]
Garden Pets: make plant row markers with rocks
We made these plant row markers for my mom’s garden and she LOVED them. So I thought I would share. :) The process is pretty simple. 1 – Collect rocks and stones that are about 2-3 inches wide 2 – Wash and dry the rocks 3 – Paint both sides of the rock with […]
Seed Starter Idea: Strawberry Carton Mini Greenhouse
My mom gave me this idea years ago…use strawberry (or other berry) cartons to start seeds by creating a mini greenhouse. It’s super easy, thrifty, and kids love to help! Here’s how to do it: 1. Collect some strawberry cartons. 2. Fill the carton with dirt or your favorite garden soil. 3. Plant your seeds […]