Gardening is a wonderful way to connect with your kids while teaching them about nature, patience, and sustainability. In July, the weather and plant growth are in your favour, so try these fun, simple gardening activities with kids to get them outdoors and engaged.
5 Fun Gardening Projects for Kids
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Grow a Pizza Garden – Plant tomatoes, basil, oregano, and peppers. They’ll love eating what they grow.
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Create a Bug Hotel – Use twigs, pinecones, and bark to make a home for helpful insects.
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Paint Pot Planters – Let them decorate pots and grow a flower or herb of their own.
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Sunflower Race – Plant sunflowers and see whose grows tallest by the end of summer.
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Make a Butterfly Feeder - Hang a shallow dish with sugar water and fruit peels to attract butterflies.
Kid-Friendly Gardening Tips
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Use child-sized tools and gloves.
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Choose fast-growing, low-maintenance plants like radishes, sunflowers, and nasturtiums.
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Let them take ownership of their mini garden space.
Gardening with kids turns chores into creativity, and builds lifelong skills and memories.