Gardening is a great way to teach children about responsibility, patience, and the importance of taking care of the environment. Here are 10 fun gardening activities for children to enjoy this summer:
- Plant a pizza garden: Children can plant different herbs and vegetables that are typically used as toppings for pizza, such as tomatoes, basil, check out our Italian Food Collection here.
- Create a fairy garden: Children can use their imagination to create a miniature garden that fairies can visit, complete with tiny flowers, a tiny house, and a fairy door.
- Make a bird feeder: Children can make a simple bird feeder using a pinecone, peanut butter, and birdseed.
- Grow sunflowers: Children can plant sunflower seeds and watch them grow taller than themselves.
- Paint rocks: Children can paint rocks with different designs and use them to label their garden plants.
- Plant a butterfly garden: Children can plant flowers that attract butterflies, such as milkweed, daisies, and lavender.
- Create a scarecrow: Children can have fun creating a scarecrow to protect their garden from birds.
- Make a worm bin: Children can learn about composting by creating a worm bin and watching the worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
- Grow a container garden: Children can use containers to plant their own mini-garden, even if they don't have access to a large outdoor space.
- Plant a sensory garden: Children can plant a garden that engages all five senses, with plants such as lavender, mint, and lemon balm for smell, fuzzy lamb's ear for touch, and sweet strawberries for taste.