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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Sprouting Carrot Tops With Kids
One 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
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

Tickle Me Houseplant - How To Make A Tickle Me Plant Grow
It'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

Storybook Garden Tips For Kids: How To Create An Alice In Wonderland Garden
Whether 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

Dinosaur Garden Theme: Creating A Prehistoric Garden For Kids
If 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

Grow A Recycled Garden With Kids: Recycled Planters For Kids To Make
Growing a children's recycled garden is a fun and environmentally friendly family project. Click here for ideas on recycling with kids.
By Laura Miller

Animal Footprint Molds: Making Animal Track Casts With Kids
An animal track cast activity with kids is easy, gets the family outside, and a great teaching opportunity. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant

Rain Activity Lesson – Making A Rain Gauge With Kids
Use 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

Homeschooling In Gardens – Ideas For Tying Math Into Nature
Math 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

Math Garden Activities: Using Gardens To Teach Math To Kids
Using 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

Dried Gourd Maracas: Tips For Making Gourd Maracas With Kids
There 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

What Is A Gratitude Tree – Making A Gratitude Tree With Kids
A 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

Kitchen Scrap Garden – Growing A Quickie Vegetable Garden With Kids
Learning 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

Fun Crafts For Families: Making Creative Planters With Kids
Once 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

Scavenger Hunting With Kids – Have A Garden Themed Scavenger Hunt For Halloween
Scavenger 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

Growing Celery With Kids: How To Grow Celery From Cut Stalk Bottoms
A quick and easy way to get celery plants started is growing celery ends. This method is also great idea for growing celery with kids. This article has more information, so click here to get started.
By Jackie Carroll