25 Fun Ideas for Gardening with Kids to Spark Their Interest

Gardening can be a fun activity for adults and kids alike. Kids are never too young to follow along and help out. Actually, following along and helping out can spark their interest in how things grow and give them a lifelong interest! Small kids can’t do much, but there are ways of making gardening fun for them. Take a look at these fun ideas for Gardening with Kids!

You may be surprised at their interest! By taking a little time and making it fun, you can provide a lifelong interest in growing yummy veggies and flowers! And, before you know it won’t be long before Summer is here and remember – Building a Summer Garden with Kids can turn into a lifetime adventure in the addition to the many things gardening can teach them.

Photo Credit: The Farm Girl Gabs, DIY Kids Gardening Caddy

This DIY Kids Gardening Caddy from The Farm Girl Gabs is perfect to encourage little ones to help in the garden! It can hold all the special tools needed for helping tend the vegetable or flower garden. It’s also a great gift idea for young ones interested in gardening.

Photo Credit: The Parent Spot, Edible Flower Garden For Kids

What can be more fun than edible flowers? This Edible Flower Garden for Kids from The Parent Spot will spark their interest for sure! And, did you know there are literally hundreds of edible flowers? So, for fun gardening with kids, consider growing a few varieties of edible flowers!

Photo Credit: I Love Painted Rocks, Kawaii Ladybug Painted Rocks

Painted rocks is always fun, don’t you agree? Kids will love these Kawaii ladybug Painted Rocks from I Love Painted Rocks! This easy rock painting idea is a fun way to get the kids interested in the garden. Paint them up and then allow them to place in strategic places in the garden!

Photo Credit: Ginger Casa, DYI Seed Pots

To get an early start on planting, seed pots are a must. Kids will love these fun DYI Seed Pots from Ginger Casa! Let the kids enjoy dressing them up with markers, eco-friendly glue, googly eyes, tissue paper, eggshells, and old cooked spaghetti noodles. Before planting, just be sure to remove all plastic decorations.

Spark Your Kids Interest in Gardening with These Fun Ideas!

Click on the images below to explore these Ideas for Gardening with Kids from our friends! Please leave a comment on your favorites so our bloggy friends know you found them at Mom Does Reviews!  ~ Enjoy, Diane

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