Written by KidApprovedBC 25/04/17
Spring has finally sprung! And there is no better way to connect than getting elbow deep in some good clean dirt. Here are gardening inspirations for involving little hands in outdoor projects.
Kid Approved Gardening Projects
Building a fairy garden combines crafting with planting and creates the potential for hours of future fun. Whether a mini-fairy garden for a small space or a full fairy village tucked away in a sprawling backyard, a fairy garden inspires imagination and creative play.
Create a bean fort or tepee. Using light bamboo sticks and gardeners twine, kids can help build the structure, seed and plant the beans and train them to grow up the teepee. It will provide welcome shade all summer long.
Planting herbs is another great green activity that works well regardless of space. Whether it’s an indoor kitchen garden or sprawling pots on a patio, herbs are an easy and accessible option.
Create a bee-friendly yard or patio. Kids will love creating a bee hotel or bee bath, and a few additions can make even the smallest space helpful for these important pollinators.
For ideas or to stock up on plants and tools, check out these kid-friendly garden centres.
Art & Knapp South Surrey has a large selection of plants, gardening tools, pots and even a dazzling array of home decor. This is easily an all-afternoon activity with mini-golf, train rides and a playground.
Potters is well-known for its Halloween Haunted House and Christmas Store, but through the growing season, all three Surrey locations are open. Full of plants and helpful advice, this is a great place to get ready to dig.
The Earthwise Garden and Farm in Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen, offers an inside look at a pesticide-free, certified organic space. Take home organic produce and inspiration for incorporating sustainable growing practices for any yard or patio.
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to teach about the lifecycle of a plant. There is no better place to start than West Coast Seeds in Ladner. They offer a huge selection of seeds and all the supplies needed to start growing, and knowledgable staff to answer any questions.
Family gardening time is #KidApprovedBC!