Gardening, it’s for everyone – even your little ones. And what’s better than giving them some fresh air, healthy foods and a little creativity all in one place. Try these fun garden activities to so your kids can grow up with a green thumb. 

Hunting for treasures 

There’s so much to discover in the garden – from baby raspberries that haven’t ripened yet to butterflies looking for food. Make a list of things for your little one to find in and around the garden to create a fun scavenger hunt they can work on while you’re at work weeding and watering. (If you feel like you can’t come up with ideas, a quick Google search does wonders.) 

Creativity in the garden

No garden is complete without some decoration. Grab your little one and some paint and get those creative muscles flexing to make painted rocks for the garden. You can also work together to collect the rocks outside. Then, take some time to do the painting – maybe even choose a theme, or let their creativity run wild. 

Brew your worm tea

We all remember worm tea, right? (If not, here you go!) Making worm tea isn’t complicated, but it’s a great chance to let your kids help things in the garden grow. When it’s time to pour the water through your worm farm, ask if they want to hold the hose or open the lid. You can even use this time to teach about the worms, and if they’re feeling brave, they could hold one. 

Keep the pests away

Sprinkling paprika to keep chipmunks and other pests away from your harvests is one of those cool hacks that sounds like an old wives’ tale. It’s also a fun activity to involve the kids in. It’s easy, just get little cups of the spice and let them run wild. Just maybe remind them not to put it in their mouth (it can be spicy!). 

Help us grow

Of course, we can’t forget to let the kids help with the most important part of gardening: the actual growing. Your kids will love growing their own food (though patience is key) as they plant their own seeds and help with watering as the season goes by. You can even designate a small area of their garden for their own plants. 

DIY snacks 

Who doesn’t love picking a fresh raspberry off the plant and eating it right away? You really can’t beat it. When snack time rolls around, instead of heading to the pantry for a bag of chips, get everyone outside to pick their own snacks in the garden.