"Kids Gardening for healthy families!"
Introduce kids gardening to the family schedule and you'll never look back. Some of my happiest personal moments have been while gardening with my children and grandchildren.
Unless you want to create a particular theme for your children's garden, simply scale everything down according to their age and size!
There are a number of supplies you will need before launching into kids gardening projects.
A few basic gardening clothes:
protective gloves
protective boots
old clothes
Child size tools:
a trowel
spade
fork
rake
watering can with rosette fitting.
Accessories: Not needed but will make life more bearable!
wheelbarrow
Adult size gardeners apron to carry seed packets, hand tools etc:
basket to colect veggies - this will be needed later.
Particular project materials: - list the materials you need
e.g.
seeds
plants
bulbs
rocks
tomato canes
row markers
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For UK deliveries of children's ( and adults ) gardening tools try Crocus UK
Child Gardening Tools UK
From homepage: click on 'garden tools and products' - then 'Tools' - then 'children's tools'
For US deliveries, Amazon have a colourful range of children's gardening tools.
Garden Tools
Potting Table for Kids
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You'll find some great kids gardening ideas on these pages......
A Successful Childrens Garden:
Whether or not your child has ever shown an interest in gardening before, creating an Absolutely Successful Garden just for Kids is sure to peak your child’s interest and creativity.
For full article click here A Successful Childrens Garden
Fairy Garden:
This project is a truly unique kids party activity, combining fun, fantasy, and learning. Kids love getting their hands dirty and learning how things grow.
For full article click here Fairy Garden
Growing Gourds:
If already have a supply of gourds, dry a few and keep until next spring in a dark dry place. Then cut open the gourds and carefully remove the seeds. Plant the seed in seed compost about 1 inch deep. Water well and keep warm.
For full article click here Growing Gourds
Kids Gardening Projects:
As far as you can, choose seed types that germinate fairly quickly. Hopefully you may have started off some seeds indoors earlier in the spring with your child, and these plants will make a great start to the garden.
For full article click here Kids Gardening Projects
Outdoor Games:
All you need is a box of fat chalks and a few square metres of concrete/patio area outside, and you can play a number of outdoor games on your own or with friends.
For full article click here Outdoor Games
Outdoor Party Games:
Pull out the stops when it comes to outdoor party games. If you manage to drag all the children away from the play station, x-boxes, computers and game boys, you're doing well!!
For full article click here Outdoor Party Games
More Garden Projects
Here are a couple of projects to keep kids interested in the garden over the winter month. They make great gifts for kids to give to parents and grandparents.
For full article click here More Garden Projects For Kids
Growing Pumpkin:
Growing pumpkin for halloween is the best way to get kids interested in the garden. Get them involved if you can.
For full article click here Growing Pumpkin
Spaghetti Garden:
A great project for adults and children alike. Grow your own spaghetti herbs and turn every spaghetti night into a gourmet evening!
For full article click here Grow your own spaghetti garden
Pebble Projects
Not strictly a kids project, these stone pebble ideas are great crafts for families. Natural stone pebbles are becoming extremely popular in homes because of their wide range of colors and uses.
For full article click here Stone Pebbles
Children's garden tools:
The gardening industry doesn't promote children's gardening as much as it could. It would be nice if some of the larger companies encouraged kids into their gardens and outdoor spaces a lot more.
For full article click here Kids Gardening Tools
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