Spring GardeningGardening is a wonderful activity for families to enjoy together and spring is the perfect time to get outside and work side by side. Let these ideas inspire you to enjoy some family fun in the garden. When you do you'll reap the lasting benefits. Plant A Tree Celebrate spring by planting a new tree or shrub in your garden each year. Check out some gardening magazines to find out what would be suitable for your specific climate. A Child's Very Own Garden Patch Allow each child to dig a small garden patch of their very own (or give them a large wooden crate or tub each) for their own gardens. They can choose to plant flowers in it or they might like to plant vegetables or herbs. Take a visit to a local nursery and allow each child to buy a punnet of seedlings for their own special garden. They then take the responsibility of planting and watering their garden. Try these vegetables - silverbeet or spinach, rhubarb, strawberries, lettuce. Cherry tomatoes are fun to grow but will need a stake to support the stem. Potatoes and onions can be planted from any old ones that have started sprouting. Herbs such as parsley, chives and oregano are easy to grow. Make sure their gardens can get at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. When the vegetables are ready the children can pick their produce and wash, prepare and cook it for the whole family to enjoy. Herbs are so easy to grow and can be grown in small pots on a windowsill or the back verandah. Give each child their own potted herb to water and look after. They will really enjoy using their herbs in cooking. Here is a list of easy herbs to grow. Parsley Chives Thyme Mint Oregano Sage A sunflower fort is a fun gardening activity for the whole family which will be enjoyed for many months to come. Begin this activity in spring and enjoy it come summertime! Click here for full instructions on making a sunflower fort. If you wish to return to this page, use your browser's "Back" button. All rights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |