Getting your children gardening is a brilliant way to get them outside and teach them how to grow. There are a wide range of children’s gardening activities that will keep them busy and entertained. Encouraging children to be involved in gardening makes for some great family time too. This is an exciting way to encourage children’s natural inquisitive nature, connecting them to plants, as well as the environment. A way to nurture their minds, whilst unquestionably having fun.
Children’s Gardening Activities
Get ready to have lots of fun with your children this spring. Head to your local garden centre and get your hands on some Little Seedlings packets. Take the children and let them choose. You may want to invest in some children’s gardening tools too, perfect for little hands. Here is a list of gardening activities your children will enjoy:
- Create a pop of colour. Let your children choose some seasonal plants from your local garden center and together help them repot them either in a container or directly into soil. Also don’t forget your compost while your’e there!
- Plant some bulbs and let them see the growth over time.
- Grow your own: This is a fantastic way to teach our little ones how to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Get prepared with our Gro-Sure Visiroot Trays, All Plant Compost and of course your seeds. The children will see the roots grow, be able to water them and see them turn into little seedlings. They can also help you repot them in the spring once the weather warms up. Pop the Visiroot trays on your windowsills and watch them grow. Especially grow fruit and veg that your children enjoy eating, in short, you all get the pleasure of consuming your goodies once they come to fruition.
- Plant sunflower seeds between March and May and watch them grow. Plant a variety and choose your favourite. You can even choose a different spot each and see who’s grow the tallest!
- Get them involved with raking leaves and generally tidying up your garden, it gets them outside and gives them a good dose of fresh air and Vitamin D. As we know, gardening isn’t just for spring or summer.
- Ask them to regularly help you water your plants.
- Invest in a sprinkler. Let them have fun running through it, as well as your grass gets a good soaking during those dry spells.
