Gardening with Kids: Fun Projects to Inspire Little Green Thumbs

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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders:

• Layer thinly sliced beef with onions, bell peppers, and melted cheese on mini rolls.

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Gardening with Kids: Fun Projects to Inspire Little Green Thumbs

Gardening with kids isn’t just about growing plants—it’s about growing memories, curiosity, and an appreciation for the natural world.

1. Seed Sprouts in a Jar

• What You Need: Clear jar, cotton balls, seeds (like beans or radishes)

• Instructions: Place damp cotton balls in the jar, add seeds, and put it in a sunny spot. Watch the seeds sprout within days!

2. Mini Fairy or Dino Garden

• What You Need: Pot or bowl, soil, small plants, small figurines (fairies, dinosaurs, etc.)

• Instructions: Kids can arrange plants and add figurines to create a magical mini garden.

3. Painted Plant Markers

• What You Need: Rocks or popsicle sticks, paint, markers

• Instructions: Let kids paint and label each marker to decorate the garden.

4. Butterfly & Bee Garden

• What You Need: Small pots, seeds for flowers like lavender or sunflowers

• Instructions: Plant flowers that attract pollinators and watch for butterflies and bees!

5. Worm Compost Bin

• What You Need: Large container, soil, food scraps, red worms

• Instructions: Add soil and food scraps to the container and let worms turn it into compost.

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"Gardens give their best to those who nurture them with love."