When the hubby and I first bought our house, the property was covered with gorgeous, impeccably tended flower gardens. Perfect!, I thought. I can totally keep these flower beds up…and add a nice vegetable garden in the back…..Then, toddlers happened.
Tending a garden with small kids in tow became more of a challenge than I was prepared for. My daughter loved to help with the weeding, but was famous for pulling out the weeds AND the plants. My son did not like getting dirty, which made it very hard for me to keep him happy while I got garden work done.
Over the years I have learned to find ways to keep my kids occupied and involved with gardening in ways that suit their likes, attention spans, and age ability.
Kids' Gardening Tips & Natural, American Made Product Suggestions
2. Provide kids with safe, age appropriate garden tools and supplies. Garden tools for adults can be too heavy for small hands to maneuver and too sharp for kids to handle safely. The Green Toys Indoor Garden Kit is made from recycled plastic and comes with a trowel that is the perfect size for a little gardener.
3. Plan a fun activity that will keep the kids occupied while you tend garden. My kids love being by my side, which can make gardening activities quite challenging at times. I have found if I plan a kid level activity that they can tackle mostly on their own but nearby, I have more time to get things accomplished. What kid doesn't love to make mud pies and mud cookies? A bucket of dirt, some water, and a few old baking tools would keep my kiddos busy….dirty, but busy!
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I can vouch for the Green Toys Indoor Garden Kit! We purchased one for our two daughters (2 and 4) and they had a great time mixing up the dirt and making holes for the seeds. Sometimes I worry about seeds in kits, but these are already sprouting!
My teens used to love helping in the garden…when it was just one or two plants. Now that we raise so much food, they disappear quickly 🙂 I love the idea of getting kids to know where their food comes from early on!
I love the idea of a theme garden. We make pizza, taco, and tea gardens every year!
My youngest still likes to help his grandmother in the garden. He enjoys picking the tomatoes and other veggies she grows.
I have llearrned over the years kids eat what they plant. Give them a list of choices and let them have a small area of their own. Wen you are outside bring them with you.
Growing up, my kids always loved helping in the garden. Now that they are teens… not so much!