Spending time in the garden, taking care of plants, and growing their own food can help kids learn new skills, have fun, play, and gain confidence. The majority of kids adore being outside, digging in the dirt, getting messy, making things, and seeing plants grow.

There are many plants that are easy to grow! You can find a variety of them on our website: happygreenshop.com 

The flowers are following:

-Shasta Daisies

-Milkweed 

-Nasturtiums

-Petunias

-Elephant’s Ear

-Hens-and-Chicks

-Zinnias

-Sunflowers

-Purple Coneflower

-Lambs’ Ears

Why are these flowers easy to grow? They all have three things in common: fast growth, do not require a lot maintenance, sun is the main catalyst for growth! ????

What about vegetables.. We have also created a list of some vegetables that your kids will love growing!

-Carrots

-Peas

-Corn

-Potatoes

Please see links for seeds below! 

Although planting is a fun activity, it is important to remember some safety precautions that should be taken when children are involved in gardening:

-Keep sprays and fertilisers out of reach

-Do not use chemicals. Garden organically whenever possible.

-Provide safe storage for equipment and tools.

-Make sure that where it’s appropriate, children wear a hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing.

We wish you happy planting! 

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