10 gardening projects for kids
- Children planting summer containers.
- Child playing with fairy garden (photo credit: Getty Images)
- Teepee made of branches (photo credit: Getty Images)
- Children making a bug box.
- Collecting seeds by hand.
- Plants growing in a terrarium.
- Sowing seeds in pots of compost.
- Kids planting up succulent displays.
- How do you keep kids entertained in the garden?
- Do it yourself garden projects?
- What can you grow in a garden for kids?
- How do I start a small garden for beginners?
How do you keep kids entertained in the garden?
10 Garden Activities to Entertain the Kids
- Camping Fun. Since you can't go to any camping sites, then let's bring the camping site to you! ...
- BBQ Party. ...
- Mini Sports Day. ...
- Learn to Map Read. ...
- Go Nature Hunting. ...
- Teddy Bears' Picnic. ...
- Treasure Hunt. ...
- Gardening.
Do it yourself garden projects?
10 Fantastic DIY Garden Projects
- DIY Log Planter. Source: HallmarkChannel. ...
- Build Your Own Tree Bench. Source: ThisOldHouse. ...
- Conceal Your Air Conditioner. Source: BHG. ...
- Succulent Fountain. Here's a spectacular way to repurpose any fountain. ...
- Brick Herb Markers. Source: Simpledetails. ...
- Dress Your Fence Up. ...
- DIY Vertical Flower Bed. ...
- Pallet Garden Path.
What can you grow in a garden for kids?
Easy Plants for Kids to Grow
- Snap Peas. Snap peas are a quick-growing early crop. ...
- Sunflowers. These sunny flowers are a must for a child's garden. ...
- Radishes. Radishes are super fast growers. ...
- Marigolds. These hardy little flowers can take rough handling and still keep going. ...
- Cherry Tomatoes. ...
- Pumpkins. ...
- Carrots. ...
- Potatoes.
How do I start a small garden for beginners?
10 Top Gardening Tips for Beginners
- Site it right. Starting a garden is just like real estate it's all about location. ...
- Follow the sun. Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when you're first learning to garden. ...
- Stay close to water. ...
- Start with great soil. ...
- Consider containers. ...
- Discover your zone. ...
- Learn your frost dates. ...
- Add some mulch.