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How to Get Your Children into Gardening

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15 March 2022

Spring Gardening: Growing Together with Nature

Brighter days and green thumbs; explore the wonders of the garden with your little ones.

Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer, warmer days filled with opportunities for exploration. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a sunny windowsill, spending time outdoors with your children is a great way to remain active, learn new skills, and have fun!

🛡️ Safety First: Getting Your Garden Ready

Before the fun begins, ensure your space is child-friendly. Check for sharp objects or rubble, secure gates and fences, and ensure all chemicals like fertilisers or weed killers are stored safely out of reach.

Give Them a Space to Grow

Allocating a specific spot for your child nurtures their sense of independence and responsibility. Whether it’s a raised bed, a few plant pots, or a repurposed storage box, your little one will love creating their own “outside haven.”

Toddler gardening with children's gardening tools

🛠️ The Essential Child-Safe Toolkit

Adult tools are often too heavy and large. A dedicated children’s set is a great investment. We recommend a kit that includes:

Trowel
Spade
Rake
Apron
Gloves
Watering Can

Growing Fruits, Veggies & Sunflowers

Growing your own food teaches children where their meals come from and encourages picky eaters to explore new textures. Try strawberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers for an easy yield, or get adventurous with cucamelons!

[Image of the parts of a plant diagram for kids]

🌻 The Great Sunflower Contest

Plant sunflower seeds in a warm, sunny spot. Having a household contest to see whose bloom towers the highest is a fantastic way to create excitement. You can even decorate the pots together before planting!

Gardening in Small Spaces

Window Ledge Herb Garden

Herbs are fragrant and great for sensory stimulation. A sunny windowsill is all you need to watch seeds turn into saplings.

Child-Safe Houseplants

Gifting a spider plant (non-toxic and low maintenance) builds a sense of responsibility and independence while supporting wellbeing.

Venturing into the Great Outdoors

Wild Foraging: Bond with your child by identifying wild basil or edible berries. (Note: Only for experienced foragers! Always leave enough for the wildlife).
Bug Bingo: A low-cost sensory win! Create a sheet with 4–9 bugs to check off during your walk. Download our printable sheet below!
Bug bingo printable sheet

The Kids Planet Outdoor Ethos

Outdoor play is vital to development and wellbeing. At Kids Planet, we believe there is no such thing as bad weather—just inappropriate clothing! Our children enjoy direct access to nature and outdoor learning throughout every season.

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