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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Harvesting Plant Seeds: Seed Saving Activities For Children
One thing that I can agree with is that "kids today don't have any concept of how and where food comes from". A fun, educational project to teach children about how and where food is grown is through saving seeds with kids. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Gardening With Kids Using Themes
One of the best ways to encourage enthusiasm for gardening is by creating a garden theme. Learn about the different types of themes for kids in this article and get started today.
By Nikki Tilley
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Make A Potato Bonsai - Creating A Potato Bonsai Tree
Potato bonsai growing can show kids how tubers grow and can help teach children the basics of the responsibility and patience required to grow plants. Read this article to get started.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Clock Garden Plants: How To Make a Clock Garden
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids how to tell time? Then why not plant a clock garden design. Continue reading this article to learn how to make a clock garden with your children. Click here to get started.
By Susan Patterson
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Eggshell Seed Pots: Teaching Kids How To Grow Seedlings In An Eggshell
Kids love to play in the dirt and starting seeds in eggshells is a great way to let them do what they like. This article will help get you started with growing eggshell seedlings with your kids.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Herb Gardens For Children
Growing herbs is a great way for kids to learn about gardening. Most are easy to grow and need little care. Get tips for a children's herb garden here.
By Robin Svedi
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Seed Ball Recipe - How To Make Seed Balls With Kids
Using native plant seed balls is a great way to reseed the landscape while teaching kids about plants and the environment. Make them here.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Growing Plant Seeds With Kids - Easy Care And Fun Plants For Children To Grow
Watching plants grow is a fun and educational experience for children. Growing seeds with kids teaches them how nature works and give them responsibility in caring for something. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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The Kid's Guide To Gardens: How To Create A Whimsical Children's Garden
Instilling a love of gardening and a sense of stewardship requires not only an educational garden but also an alluring, inviting and entertaining one. Learn about designing gardens with kids in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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What Is The Root Of A Plant
What is the root of a plant? The roots of plants are their warehouses and serve three primary functions. Find out what they are and more about plant roots in this article. Read here and see how they work.
By Jackie Rhoades
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List For A Nature Scavenger Hunt In The Garden
One of the best ways to get kids interested in the garden is to introduce the garden to them in fun ways. An excellent way to do this is with a nature scavenger hunt. This article will get you started.
By Heather Rhoades
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A Kid's Pizza Herb Garden - Growing A Pizza Garden
Kids love pizza and an easy way to get them to love gardening is by growing a pizza garden with herbs and veggies commonly found on pizza. Learn more in this article and soon you can grow your own pizza garden.
By Heather Rhoades
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Garbage Gardening - How To Grow Plants From Your Garbage Bin
Want a great way to get the most out of all your food scraps? Consider growing plants from trash with your kids. Learn more about how to grow plants from your garbage in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Garden Features For Kids – How To Make Play Gardens
Television and video games have their place, but making a garden play area is a great way to introduce kids to the wonders of nature. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Composting Ideas For Children: How To Compost With Kids
Kids and composting were meant for each other. You can introduce your kids to the basic principles of taking responsibility for waste they generate through composting. This article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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Plants With Animal Names: Tips For Creating A Zoo Flower Garden With Kids
Some kids like growing vegetables, but flowers are fun too. Create a zoo flower garden with them - growing flowers and plants with animal names. Click here.
By Anne Baley
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Growing Craft Supplies: How To Create An Arts And Crafts Garden For Kids
Grow garden plants for art projects with your kids in this article. Growing craft supplies combines kids' love of crafty projects with a growing interest in gardening. Click here to learn more now.
By Anne Baley