{"id":3332,"date":"2020-11-13T17:55:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T01:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardeningwow.com\/?p=3332"},"modified":"2022-12-23T05:10:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T13:10:43","slug":"expert-tips-on-gardening-with-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningwow.com\/expert-tips-on-gardening-with-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips on Gardening with Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gardening? With children? Do those two even fit in the same sentence?<\/p>\n
Well, you\u2019d be surprised just how well you can combine the two worlds. Children love to be active. They love the outdoors. And they love dirt. Oh, how they love dirt! You\u2019ve probably even gotten used to it by now.<\/p>\n
Well, gardening combines all those things they love and more. If you\u2019re interested in gardening and you\u2019ve got kids, you\u2019re going to want to listen up!<\/p>\n
So how do you get your kids to channel all that explosive energy into something so delicate? It seems like it would never work out. But don\u2019t lose hope. Here are some helpful tips that will get you well on your way.<\/p>\n
Can you make gardening easier than 1+1? Well, that\u2019s what you should be aiming for.<\/p>\n
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Younger kids have very short attention spans, and most of them want to learn by doing. Don\u2019t lecture them. Have them experience gardening first hand.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s dirt. Young children will love it. Prepare for the dirty laundry though<\/p>\n
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Your kids should have tools that they can handle easily and safely.<\/p>\n
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This is a great tip in gardening with children. It allows them to explore gardening without putting YOUR garden at risk. It doesn\u2019t have to be too big. You can let them handle more responsibility as time goes on.<\/p>\n
Especially if they\u2019re older. This helps them feel involved and could get them interested in this skill.<\/p>\n
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Exciting new plants, animals, and even garden structures will keep your kids fascinated. Try planting sunflowers or adding a bird feeder to keep your garden fun.<\/p>\n
Remember!<\/p>\n
Your kids can learn a lot from gardening. It helps them be responsible, and when they achieve results they like, it will boost their self-confidence. It\u2019s a way to teach them to love nature and even to get them interested in science.<\/p>\n
However, you also need to keep them safe while they do this. Always:<\/p>\n
If you can apply all these ideas, you\u2019re likely to find that you enjoy gardening with children than without!<\/p>\n