Kids and Gardening
Kids and the outdoors. That phrase could mean absolutely anything. The outdoors is such a vast area and children are so complex in many ways. Kids and the outdoors therefore compliment eachother. Children are constantly thinking, trying to figure out why things are the way they are. That is why as adults, we should really try to incorporate nature and the outdoors with our children. One fun way to get children involved with nature and help their little minds to churn is gardening. Not only do they get to have fun outside and get dirty (sometimes not fun for mom), but they also get to learn about how nature provides for the plants that they plant. What is fun to do is to plant from seeds so your child can actually see the process of growth and they will learn how to nurture the seed into a plant. You could alternate from flower seeds to vegetable seeds creating surprise in your child when the plant blooms. Some families do not have the ability to do a garden outside. That should not hinder you in any way. You can buy little seedling pots and peat pellets to get the seeds started. Once they have grown enough to transplant, then you can put them in larger pots and put in a windowsill. So what should you know about basis gardening before you start? Let me help you with this fun project that could develop into something more than just planting seeds.
Supplies
Seed packets
Soil-less mix (or make your own with vermiculite, peat moss, and limestone)
Peat pellets (Jiffy 7's)
Dry and/or liquid fertilizer
Tools and Utensils
Pots or alternative containers
Measuring cups
Watering can or mister
Gardening tools
Put all of the following ingredients in a large bag or container and then mix.
4 Quarts of vermiculite
4 Quarts of peat moss
2 level tablespoons of ground limestone
When you are ready to use it, just make sure to moisten the mixture throughout the container.
1.First make sure to have all of what you will need near by so you do not have to scramble at the last minute. Get your pots or containers ready for use, fill them with the soil-less mixture, enough to go almost to the top of the container. If you are using peat pellets, soak your pellets according to directions ahead of time.
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