Welcome to Sweet Hollow Garden, where we believe that gardening with kids is not only fun but also incredibly rewarding!
With the summer season approaching, it's the perfect time to get your hands dirty and create lasting memories with your little ones. Here are some different ideas for summer fun in the garden:
1. Create a Sensory Garden
Transform a corner of your garden into a sensory oasis! Plant fragrant herbs like mint and lavender, colorful flowers such as sunflowers and marigolds, and textured plants like lamb's ear and ferns.
Use colorful containers to grow sweet peas and beans. Encourage your kids to touch, smell, and observe the different sensations.
2. Grow Your Own Pizza Garden
Turn pizza night into a fun gardening project! Plant tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, and oregano together in a raised bed or large containers. Teach your kids about the ingredients that go into their favorite meal and let them harvest their own toppings. Strawberries are a great starting place!
3. Fairy Garden Magic
Unleash your child's imagination with a whimsical fairy garden. Set up a mini landscape with tiny houses, miniature furniture, and delicate plants like succulents and moss. Let your kids design their fairy world and watch as their creativity blooms.
4. Painted Rock Garden Markers
Add a personal touch to your garden with DIY painted rock markers. Gather smooth rocks and let your kids unleash their artistic talents with acrylic paints. Use the finished rocks to label your plants and add a pop of color to your garden beds.
5. Bug Hotel Adventure
Invite beneficial insects into your garden with a bug hotel! Gather natural materials like bamboo sticks, pine cones, and hollow stems to create a cozy habitat for ladybugs, lacewings, and other helpful critters. Encourage your kids to observe and learn about the fascinating world of bugs.
6. Sunflower House Hideaway
Transform your garden into a secret hideaway with a sunflower house! Plant tall sunflowers in a circle to create walls, leaving an opening for a door. Let your kids decorate the inside with blankets and cushions for a cozy retreat.
7. Veggie Stamped Art
Combine gardening with arts and crafts by making veggie stamped artwork! Cut fruits and vegetables like potatoes, apples, and okra in half and dip them in non-toxic paint. Use them to create beautiful patterns and prints on paper or fabric.
