Small Scale Gardening Activity with Your Kids

Exposing your children to gardening is always a good idea! Even if you don't have a green thumb here are a couple of things to keep in mind. 

Don't let having a small area stop you. When we bought our home, a section of the lawn was landscaped for flowers. My husband planted flowers in front and then put vegetables; tomatoes, lettuce, spinach and cilantro in the back half.

Don't ask me why the rabbits haven't eaten our stuff because I do not have the slightest clue. My guess is that we are so far in the "city" that they don't venture toward us.

My mom gave the kids a Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set by Melissa and Doug for their Easter Baskets this year. They come with a trowel, rake, and water bottle. I will let you guess what the kids loved the most :)

I found the chalkboard sign, frog knee pad, and "Grow Already" sign at Goodwill for ten cents each. Before that they were in the dollar spot at Target.

Keep your expectations age appropriate. Having mulch makes the weeding very minimal. My kids are support crew and may pull one or two weeds depending on their mood, but we are able to demonstrate what growing plants is like and soon have some food we will be able to use.

~Julia