Winter gardening is slow going for many of us, but if your little one was bit with the gardening bug last spring and summer, there are still some cool garden projects and activities he or she can do to keep the gardening thrill lit til spring appears.
- Try growing a window sill garden or two – one with mini flowers and one with herbs. All you need is a few pots or long containers and a window with plenty of light.
- Make garden decor like homemade birdhouses, plant markers, sun catchers and more that can be placed in the garden come spring.
- Paint some personalized garden pots that will be used in the spring.
- Build a no fuss terrarium.
- Let your child shop around for some favorite garden tools and gear if they don’t have their own pint-sized gear already.
- Plan a visit to a local community garden or other garden center such as a Japanese garden. Your kids can see how many garden plants continue to thrive in the cold months.
- Visit the local library and check out some garden books just for kids. Use the books to make plans for your garden in the spring.
- Let your little one help you to start planning this year’s garden now in a garden notebook. You two can look through garden catalogs for some favorite flowers or veggie ideas.
- Connect kids with nature all year long through the Arbor Day Foundation.
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