Children's Gardens
Gardening with kids is a great way to get them interested in nature. From the onset, children are inquisitive and learning how to design a garden for children will spark their curiosity even more. They love to watch plants grow and it’s a great learning experience for them. Many educational subjects can be covered simply by gardening with kids. Within the following pages, you will find information and tips for gardening with children and ideas for creative garden projects for kids. Keep reading to learn more about gardening with children.
Children's Gardens
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Propagating Plants With Kids: Teaching Plant Propagation To Children
Young children love to plant seeds and watch them grow. Older children can learn more complex propagation methods as well. Find out more about making plant propagation lesson plans in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Jackie Carroll
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How To Create ‘Scratch N Sniff' Sensory Gardens For Kids
What is a 'Scratch N Sniff' garden? Simple. It's basically the same thing as a sensory garden, as this theme appeals to the senses - but focuses more on touch and scent. Learn more about designing 'Scratch N Sniff' sensory gardens for kids here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Toddler Gardening Activities: Tips For Toddler Garden Design Ideas
Your toddler will find lots of things to explore in the garden, and if you are prepared with a few toddler gardening activities, you can enhance his or her experience. Read more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Ideas For Rainbow Gardens: Tips For Creating A Rainbow Garden Theme
Creating a rainbow garden theme is an easy enough endeavor. This article explores some rainbow garden designs that you can use for teaching your children their colors and more. Click here for additional info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Alphabet Garden Theme: Creating An Alphabet Garden With Kids
The use of garden themes can be both fun and educational. An alphabet garden theme is just one example. Read this article for more information on creating an alphabet garden for your child.
By Nikki Tilley
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Garden Stepping Stones: How To Make Stepping Stones With Kids
If you're a parent or grandparent, stepping stones for kids can be a charming addition to your landscape design. Get the kids involved by having them create their own. Learn more here.
By Anne Baley
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What Is Photosynthesis: Chlorophyll And Photosynthesis For Kids
What is chlorophyll and what is photosynthesis? Most of us already know the answers to these questions but for kids, this can be unchartered waters. This article can help with that.
By Susan Patterson
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How To Make A Worm House: Making An Earthworm Jar Or Bin With Kids
Building earthworm homes is a great creative project that brings kids face to face with one of the fascinating organisms on earth. Creating a worm bin is easy and brings the lessons of composting into the home or classroom. This article explains more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sunflower Seed Heads And Kids: How To Use Sunflower Heads To Feed Birds
There's really nothing so entertaining as watching birds, especially with children. Hanging a sunflower bird feeder in the garden is an inexpensive activity that will birds visiting the yard in droves. Read here for more information on using sunflower heads with kids.
By Amy Grant
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Learn About Silkworms: Keeping Silkworms As Pets For Kids
If you're looking for a simple summer project to do with your kids that's not only a time-honored tradition but a chance to explore history and geography, look no further than raising silkworms. Read here for some basic information about these important creatures.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Kids And Scarecrow Gardens: How To Make A Scarecrow For The Garden
Garden scarecrows can be found in many gardens. Perhaps you've wondered what purpose they serve and how to make a scarecrow for your own garden. Find out in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Square Shaped Fruits: How To Grow A Square Watermelon With Kids
If you?re into something a little different, consider growing some square watermelons. This is the perfect activity for kids and a great way to have fun in your garden this year. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Fun Plants For Kids
Kids love nature. But what kids love most are fun plants, which hold their interest. Capture a child's attention with interesting or unusual plants that appeal to their senses. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Literacy In The Garden: Teach Language And Writing Skills Through Gardening
There are a number of garden related activities you can do that can help build your child’s language and writing skills. Learn about them here.
By Leslie Garner
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Organic Garden Tips For Kids – Teaching Kids About Organic Gardening
Get your kids in the garden. Organic gardening with kids can be very easy and rewarding, as long as you keep things simple. Learn more here.
By Liz Baessler
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Children’s Victory Garden: Ideas And Learning Activities For Kids
Do your kids know what a Victory Garden is? This might be the perfect time for a fun project or valuable history lesson through gardening. Learn more here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Hands-On Learning Tips For Kids – Creative Ways To Teach Gardening
If gardening is your favorite pastime and you're curious about how you can pass on the green thumb to the youngsters, click here!
By Leslie Garner