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Category: Children’s garden

  • Children’s garden

    Children’s garden

    Welcome to the enchanting world of children’s gardens! These magical spaces are more than just playgrounds; they are nurturing environments where kids and families can connect with nature, unleash their creativity, and learn the importance of caring for our planet in a children’s garden setting. Introduction to children’s gardens Children’s gardens are magical spaces where…

  • 8 gardening activities for preschoolers

    8 gardening activities for preschoolers

    Calling all parents and preschool teachers! It’s time for this year’s preschool garden theme for your little learners. Wondering how to introduce your toddlers to the garden? Here are 8 simple yet meaningful gardening activities for preschoolers that you can share with your toddlers as a parent or early childhood teacher. 1. Grow seeds into…

  • Kids garden tools

    Kids garden tools

    Kid’s garden tools can be plastic toy-like items or they can be long-lasting “real” metal tools. Both plastic toy tools and higher-quality tools can be great fun for children in the garden. Kid’s gardening tools are generally sold in fun playsets or as individual “real” tools. The garden toolsets are often more toy-like and available…

  • Why do plants need water?

    Why do plants need water?

    Plants need light, water, air, nutrients, and a comfortable temperature to survive and thrive. We all know that plants need water, but WHY do they need water? It turns out there are at least six key reasons that plants need water to grow: So there are multiple reasons that plants need water to live! Read…

  • What is dirt made of?

    What is dirt made of?

    All gardeners wonder “What is dirt made of?…” at some point. It’s one of those things we take for granted until we stop and think about it. Where does dirt come from? What chemical elements is it made from? Is it dead or alive? So many questions! What is dirt made of? Dirt is a…