Saturday, September 27, 2014

Show Your Kids The Fun Of Growing Plants

By Nash Brook


Kids generally like to help until it has been taken away from them, so show them how to garden. It is almost a no-brainer since it involves children having fun and becoming dirty. They shall be enthusiastic when it comes time to decide exactly what plants to grow. This article is going to provide you with some ideas on how to make your children become interested in the joys of gardening.

When letting your youngsters pick their own plant, have a collection that they can select from. Many kids would want to have plants or flowers that have vibrant colors. Examples of vibrant flowers that children will enjoy include zinnias and cosmos. There could be something that could be bigger than them like a sunflower plant. You also want to be sure the plants they decide do not cause allergic reactions. Although your kids may be small, they could actually help with planting the seeds. You might merely have them cover the seed with earth if it is too difficult for them to do the whole process. Having the youngsters make a gardening journal is a great way to keep them excited about their garden. They can use their creative imagination to sketch out what they imagine their plants will look like. They can write down the moment they planted the seeds, and when the seeds originally sprouted.

Put your home garden close to where your children play, so they can watch their plants growth every time they walk by. This really is another way to keep them interested. An alternative choice to keep them engaged is to have them get the garden soil ready. It's possible all they will do is stomp on the clumps, but that could make gardening a fun game for them. What also helps to keep them interested is to get tools that are small enough for them to use. It really helps if you're making their garden actually their own. Have a photo of each plant, so they will know what to look for when it starts growing. You can also make a small sign with your kid's names on it so they feel ownership of the garden.

Young children like playing with water as much as playing in the dirt, so let them water their own plant. You will probably need to show them how in order that they are not going to over water the plants. A modest can that can be used for watering works best. You should accommodate mistakes since that is the only way they will truly learn. You need to make sure they know how to clean up after they are done with their gardening.

If you allow your children to have their own personal space, and let them have fun, they will see gardening as something fun to do. With every step, they are going to make mistakes but they are going to learn and you can guide them through.




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