Spinach, like rocket, is a really easy vegetable to grow in the garden and a great one for children to get involved. Not only is it a really fast crop to grow in the garden, it also makes for delicious salads right from the garden to the kitchen table. It's a great crop that children will be able to...
Marigolds or Calendula as they are formally known are a staple in the English garden. They are easy to grow, great for a children's garden as they provide an abundance of colour.
Growing up, I can always remember marigolds in my Grandfather's garden. So much so that I still remember the jam jars outside the back door, full of seeds,...
For parents, ensuring that the plants that you are growing are safe and non toxic for children is extremely important. For some gardens this might not be possible as there are established and mature plants that you may not want to remove. If this is the case, you can always make a small area of the garden where the...
Runner beans are such an easy vegetable to grow in the garden and a great one to do with the children. They are extremely rewarding and will certainly give a good crop if the conditions are right. What we also love about runner beans is that children can pick them and put them straight on the plate (after cooking...
There is no doubt about it that a mud kitchen is one of the best toys that you can have in a children's garden. You often wonder why there are so many articles about mud kitchens and we can really see why. The benefits of mud play are quite substantial.
Albeit a small wooden structure, children are able to create...
One question that many parents have is whether or not it is safe for children to play in mud? The answer is somewhat complex because it depends on many factors. However, on the whole, the answer is almost certainly yes! And a big YES at that!
However, there are some things that us parents need to consider when letting our...
Mud play for children really is something that they absoloutley adore. And it is really no wonder why….it’s messy! Think about it. It’s squishy, it’s dry, it’d hard, it’s soft, it’s runny and sticky. There are so many different textures for a child to explore with mud play.
Believe it or not, there is a lot that a child can...
Carrots are available at supermarkets all year round and are a good value vegetable. However, the experience of growing home grown carrots is one that you really won’t forget. Not only because of the satisfaction of growing but the taste of home grown carrots is unmistakable. They are fairly easy to grow and are also great for growing with...
If you are looking to grow a nice hardy salad vegetable in the garden with children, rocket should certainly be a consideration. It is easy to grow and best of all, children can harvest it themselves with very little that can go wrong.
During the spring and summer months, we love rocket in our salads. It has that delicious peppery taste...
Vegetables are great to grow with children. Not only are you able to see them growing fairly easily, it also helps to promotes where food comes from (seed to fork). In today’s society, a child understanding this, is extremely important as so much food is available for delivery at the click of a button. You and I both know...
