There is still plenty to do in the garden, and it’s a great way to keep the kids busy and entertained, while also teaching them some great skills.
Below are 5 fun activities to try with your kids in the garden:
1. Garden
If you have some seeds or seedlings at home that still need to be planted, now is a great time. Here are some suggestions:
- Lettuce
- Leeks
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Savoy cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Radish
- Rocket
- Rainbow chard
- Rhubarb
- Spring onions
- Turnips
- Coriander
- Thyme
- Rosemary
For more information view our How to Grow Winter Veges Guide here
2. Paint Pots
Find some old pots around home, lay a sheet out on the lawn or deck and get creative! The kids can paint pictures or designs, or write the names of the plants on the pots, the ideas are endless!
3. Make a Bird Feeder
Keep your neighbourhood birds happy and make a bird feeder to hang in your garden. Get the kids to make the feeder then let them watch all the different birds come and munch! They can even keep a bird diary which records all the different birds they see and when they visited the garden.
Learn how to make a Pinecone Bird Feeder here
4. Compost
Composting may sound a little boring at first, but it is such a great way to make the most of household scraps, while also creating an awesome source of nutrients for your garden. Purchase a composting bin from any Palmers store, or build you own, and get the kids to start collecting their scraps – egg shells, fruit peel, old leaves, lawn clippings and more! Add them to the heap and watch it breakdown over time. When ready, get the kids to help distribute the compost over the garden and watch the plants thrive. For more information on making compost click here.
5. Make a Miniature Garden
Miniature gardens are so much fun for kids (and adults!) and can keep you busy for hours. You can build a mini garden in just about any container (old pot, wheelbarrow, old bath, crate, vase, the garden – the list goes on!). Fill the container with soil then plant miniature plants such as hardy succulents, creeping ground cover and dainty herbs. Add pebbles and sand to create pathways, then make furnishings out of bits and bobs from around the home and garden. You can get loads of inspiration in our miniature garden Pinterest album here.