Kids' Gardening

The seed catalogs come to gardeners all year long, but in the middle of winter it seems the catalogs come in droves. Sometimes there are so many seed catalogs you aren't sure what to do with all of them, but you can use them all in one form or another. 

Planning a garden is not as tedious as it sounds. There are four characteristics of gardens to keep in mind, especially when planning a garden for kids.

Dig in and get your hands dirty as you spend quality time with your children and teach them the art of growing, planting, and reaping the benefits of nature. 

What can your kids do for an easy gardening science project? There are many things to choose. Here are a few ideas to get the kids excited about that back to school garden project.

Some groups of Native Americans believe that corn, beans and squash are three sisters in a garden. They each have a special job and complement each other. 

Scarecrows aren't just for scaring crows anymore. They can be a lot of fun, putting an accent on the garden.

One of the easiest ways to teach your children about the science of plants is to conduct experiments with your own houseplants. Simple experiments can show your children how science interacts with everyday life.

Starting seeds and plants indoors is a good idea, especially for the kids' garden. It starts the season and the kids can get a good grasp on germination and plant needs. Seed experimenting can also help germinate a kid's interest in gardening.

Gardening is a hands-on experience for most kids. But reading and learning about the garden doesn't end with that experience. Knowing some gardening terms is also important.

Even the most freestyle gardens need a little planning to be efficient. Develop a garden schedule for the kids to help prepare them for the upcoming garden season.

In the instances where soil requires too many additives to be cost effective or cannot be worked properly due to rocks and compacted clay, a raised bed garden is a workable solution. The versatility of a raised bed garden addresses many issues, making this type of garden an attractive alternative to those unable to garden in the past.

If you want to attract butterflies to your yard, you need to entice them with the right flowers. Creating a butterfly garden is the perfect solution.

Not all creatures that hide in your garden are harmful. Many that may seem horrifying actually benefit your garden.

Children love to garden but can become discouraged by criticism or failure. Choose projects that are easy to accomplish and praise your children's efforts. The added confidence they gain will help them to become better gardeners and happier little people.

The garden might be a relaxing place for an adult, but for a toddler it could be a bit overwhelming. Get down on your toddler's level and plan a toddler garden.

The basic life cycle of plants can tell us a lot about whether plants will continuously grow or not.

Many ideas abound for kids' sunflower gardens. Here are a few sunflower activities to do with the kids.

Kids, especially young girls, love fairies. These tiny little mythological creatures have been in our mindset and imagination for thousands of years. Fairies are said to love the outdoors. Why not dedicate a garden in their name? Here's how.

Do you love to give plants as gifts? If so, you may find that some of the recipients are frustrated by having to care for a plant when they have black thumbs. However, you can give your friends and family plants that are virtually impossible to kill by making a simple terrarium.

Most of the kids' jokes are a bit kooky or downright silly, but to them it can mean getting the most fun out of something. Give the kids a break and give them some garden jokes. A little science that goes along never hurts.