Children's Gardens
Gardening with kids is a great way to get them interested in nature. From the onset, children are inquisitive and learning how to design a garden for children will spark their curiosity even more. They love to watch plants grow and it’s a great learning experience for them. Many educational subjects can be covered simply by gardening with kids. Within the following pages, you will find information and tips for gardening with children and ideas for creative garden projects for kids. Keep reading to learn more about gardening with children.
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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – Unlock Tropical Vibes and Grow a Tasty TreatLearn how to grow a pineapple top from a store-bought fruit. You can grow a pineapple plant in your very own home—no tropical travel required!
By Teo Spengler
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What Do Plants Need to Grow? A Simple Guide to Light, Water, Soil, and MoreA basic knowledge of how plants grow helps us understand how to support their survival. Here's what gardeners need to know about how plants grow.
By Nikki Tilley
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Sprouting Carrot Tops With KidsOne of the easiest plants for a young gardener to grow, carrot tops make pretty houseplants for a sunny window and their fernlike foliage is beautiful in an outdoor container garden. Read more here.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Pet Insect Terrariums: Creating A Bug Terrarium With Kids
Terrariums for keeping plants are trendy, but what if you had some other organisms in there? Pet insect terrariums are one idea. Find info here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tickle Me Houseplant - How To Make A Tickle Me Plant GrowIt's not a bird or a plane but it is sure fun to grow. The tickle me plant goes by many names but all can agree that it's a must-have in the home, especially if you have kids. Find out more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Storybook Garden Tips For Kids: How To Create An Alice In Wonderland GardenWhether you're a big kid or have children of your own, creating an Alice in Wonderland garden is a fun, whimsical way to landscape the garden. If unsure about how to create an Alice in Wonderland garden begin by clicking this article for help.
By Amy Grant
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Dinosaur Garden Theme: Creating A Prehistoric Garden For KidsIf you're looking for an unusual garden theme, and one especially fun for children, plant a primitive plant garden with a dinosaur theme. Read this article to learn more. Click here for additional info.
By Becca Badgett
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Grow A Recycled Garden With Kids: Recycled Planters For Kids To MakeGrowing a children's recycled garden is a fun and environmentally friendly family project. Click here for ideas on recycling with kids.
By Laura Miller
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Hydroponics For Kids – Teaching Hydroponics To ChildrenHydroponics is a method of growing in a liquid medium. Click here for some hydroponic lessons that make great projects for you and your kids.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rain Activity Lesson – Making A Rain Gauge With KidsUse rain as a teaching opportunity. A rain gauge project is a great way to help kids learn about science, weather, and gardening. Click here for more info.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Homeschooling In Gardens – Ideas For Tying Math Into NatureMath is all around us in the world, even when we don't realize it. Enhance math skills by gardening and other outdoor nature activities found here.
By Leslie Garner
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Math Garden Activities: Using Gardens To Teach Math To KidsUsing gardens to teach math makes the topic more engaging to kids. Teaching math with gardening gives kids hands-on interactions with the theories and provides them with a fun experience they will remember. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dried Gourd Maracas: Tips For Making Gourd Maracas With KidsThere are many great gourd activities for kids, such as growing a gourd birdhouse, but using gourds for maracas is a simple way to start gourd crafting and is suitable (with adult supervision) for a wide age group. Click here for more info.
By Amy Grant
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What Is A Gratitude Tree – Making A Gratitude Tree With KidsA fun way to teach kids the importance of gratitude is putting together a gratitude tree. If this craft interests you, click here for more.
By Teo Spengler
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Kitchen Scrap Garden – Growing A Quickie Vegetable Garden With KidsLearning to grow your own food can be extremely rewarding, especially when done with children. Learn how to teach kids with a kitchen scrap garden here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Fun Crafts For Families: Making Creative Planters With KidsOnce you get your kids hooked on gardening, they’ll be addicted for life. What better way to promote this rewarding activity than easy flowerpot crafts? DIY flowerpots are simple and inexpensive. Click here to learn about easy flower pot crafts to try.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Scavenger Hunting With Kids – Have A Garden Themed Scavenger Hunt For HalloweenScavenger hunting with kids or adults is a fun way to celebrate Halloween, the fall and the outdoors before the weather really turns. If your family is skipping trick-or-treating this year, a scavenger hunt for Halloween is a safe alternative.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

