http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardens-for-children-blog.html The Kiddie Garden Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to kiddiegardens.com website. Subscribe here! en-us kids gardening Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:21:07 GMT Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:21:07 GMT kiddiegardens.com http://www.kiddiegardens.com/courgette-boats-sailing-in-a-sea-of-green-beans.html So, we start with, you guessed it, courgettes. We had a great crop this year, plus some cherry tomatoes, beans, garlic, sunflowers and the odd carrot. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:21:03 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/organic_vegetable_gardening.html Organic Vegetable Gardening basically means doing away with all the pesticides, chemicals and fungicides and growing vegetables organically. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:34:50 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_tips.html Add your own gardening tips and experiences of gardening with kids. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:04:06 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/healthy_eating_for_children.html Growing your own fruit and veg is the perfect introduction to healthy eating for children. Simply complete the whole process from pot to plate! Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:49:42 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/little-night-garden.html We use balsa wood plank and balsa wood pole to build the house. Balsa wood is easy to cut and makes a good shelter. We use plastic container to make the Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:37:48 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/spring_lawn_care.html If you too want a lovely lawn for the kids to be able to enjoy during the spring and summer months, then starting off with a little spring lawn care will give you a head start and make the job much more managable throughout the whole year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:46:16 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening.html A little bit about me, the creater of the Kiddiegardens site and how my own love of gardening developed. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:51:47 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_competition.html Be quick to colour in your gardening competition picture to win free child garden tools and seeds with the Secret Seed Society Competition! Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:57:38 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/seeds_for_kids.html The Secret Seed Society offers an exciting range of seeds for kids together with childrens books for younger children, which encourage them to explore the world of vegetables and growing their own food with vegetable growing kits. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:33:26 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/your-own-personal-garden.html A pathway running through the middle using gravel as the actual path and dried sticks for the fencing. A washing line made out of sticks and a piece Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:54:28 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/designing_a_garden.html When designing a garden for children, your garden design will reflect the age and ability of the kids and is likely to be more practical than ornamental. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:36:33 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/trampoline_games.html We have a lovely large trampoline in the garden and have developed some great trampoline games to share with you. But most of the fun we have had on the trampoline is playing simple, uncomplicated games with balls and imagination alone. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:30:03 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_vegetables_in_containers.html Growing vegetables in containers is the perfect solution if you do not have a large garden or live in a flat. Container vegetable growing is neither complicated, nor need it be expensive, just give it a go! Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:05:06 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/organic_slug_control.html Instead of using poisonous slug pellets, there are a myriad of organic slug control methods which can help to get rid of slugs in your garden, from popping slug barrier tape around pots, to making your own slug traps. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:18:57 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/slug_control.html For anyone who has tried growing vegetables, slug control soon becomes something needing to be considered. Here are a few ideas on how to get rid of slugs in a humane way. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:51:17 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/patchy_lawn.html A well-used childrens garden often equates to having an unsightly and muddy patchy lawn. These can easily be reseeded or replaced in the autumn. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:34:55 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/autumn_lawn_care.html A garden which acts as football field, playground and relaxation space for hordes of children can be refreshed with good autumn lawn care. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:01:12 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/planning_a_garden.html When planning a garden for children your garden design is likely to be more practical than ornamental. These simple tips will help in designing a garden which is both. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:37:45 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wild_bird_seed.html These quick and easy wild bird seed cookie treats will provide your garden birds with a tasty and nutritious snack to keep up their strength during winter. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:09:02 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wildlife_garden.html Creating a wildlife garden with children adds life and colour to the garden all year round and encourages our native garden wildlife. Here are some ideas for attracting wildlife into your garden. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:41:38 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/miniature_gardens.html Creating miniature gardens with children is an opportunity to let the imagination fly using both natural and inanimate objects to create an entire new world. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:30:36 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/make_your_own_book.html Here's an idea your kids will love! Make your own book all about them and their garden. These simple ideas will give you a starting point for your homemade book. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:31:26 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/types_of_plant_propagation.html The four main types of plant propagation are taking cuttings, dividing roots, sowing seeds and air layering. Which plant propagation method you use depends on the plant and your child's skill level. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:42:08 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/caring_for_house_plants.html Caring for house plants is different to caring for outside plants. The basic needs of plants are the same, but indoor plants live in an unnatural environment and are completely dependent on us to ensure their needs are met. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:08:02 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/indoor_house_plants.html One of the questions I am asked frequently is which indoor house plants are suitable for kids? The basic answer to that question is: house plants that can take a lot of neglect! Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:14:35 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/sprouting_seeds.html Sprouting seeds is a great quick way of introducing kids to bean sprouts, grow something nutritious and save a few pennies on the shopping at the same time! Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:21:22 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/bamboo_wind_chimes.html If you have a few spare bamboo tomato poles spare, why not make bamboo wind chimes with children for the garden or patio with these simple instructions? Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:25:02 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/aloe_vera_plants.html It is hard to go wrong when growing aloe vera plants, which make them a good house plant to grow with children. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:17:05 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/edible_flowers.html If you feel like growing flowers, why not try growing some of the edible flowers? Chances are, you will already have some growing in the garden already, and just not realised that they are edible! Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:39:13 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_with_children.html Gardening with children can be as simple as a potted plant on the window sill to a greenhouse full of exotic species, but mainly gardening with kids is fun! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:43:45 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden_wind_chimes.html Kids will love making these simple garden wind chimes, hanging them up where they catch the passing breeze and listening to them chiming away. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:45:44 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_radish_in_containers.html While it is most common to grow radishes in odd corners of the vegetable patch, growing radish in containers is a good option if growing space is limited or you want to grow radishes indoors. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:03:25 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_radishes.html Growing radishes is the prefect starting point for young gardeners with many types of radish available and all easy to grow outdoors or indoors. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:15:26 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_swiss_chard.html Growing swiss chard is as easy as growing spinach, and many children prefer the taste of this really versatile green. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:24:50 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/trampolines_for_kids.html Over the last few years, the benefits of providing trampolines for kids have been emphasised time and again and more and more people are finding out for themselves that trampolining really is a wonderfully fun way of getting exercise for kids of any age. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:37:22 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/kids_outdoor_games.html With loads of ideas and suggestions for kids outdoor games, your are sure to find the perfect outdoor games for your kids, from simple traditional games to entire activity centers! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:08:50 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden_store.html The best kiddie gardening resources, books and products available online in one garden store! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:17:07 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/fun_outdoor_games.html Some simple and fun outdoor games for sunny afternoons which don't break the bank! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:52:41 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/outdoor_water_games.html Hot day? Need to cool down? Have some fun with these great outdoor water games! Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:16:34 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_pumpkins.html Kids and growing pumpkins go together. Especially at Halloween. Find out how to grow pumpkins successfully to ensure success in time. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:47:46 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/sandpit.html The sandpit is probably THE number one favourite outdoor toy for toddlers and young children, offering a wealth of different experiences and learning activities. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:34:43 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wooden_sandpit.html Designed to last and available in different sizes and shapes, the wooden sandpit is a good option if you want something durable and have a designated shady spot in the garden to place it. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:14:32 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/potato_painting.html Creating a potato painting by making stencils is a fun and easy kids craft project for a rainy afternoon. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:35 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/grow_strawberries.html A clear guide on how to grow strawberries in window boxes for the perfect strawberry windowsill garden. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:32:59 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/strawberry_planters.html There are so many different styles of strawberry planters available now, that it is difficult deciding which strawberry pots to use than what delicious dish to make with the strawberries once ripe! Wed, 28 May 2008 22:45:07 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_potatoes_in_tires.html Growing potatoes in tires is a really neat and inexpensive way of achieving a decent crop of potatoes in a confined space , as an alternative to growing potatoes in commercially available potato planters or traditionally in rows. Tue, 27 May 2008 16:00:17 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_lettuce.html Growing lettuce varies from easy to not quite so easy depending on which variety you chose and when you sow them. Mon, 26 May 2008 10:19:27 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/learning_activities.html Growing plants and gardening offer loads of learning activities which can be incorporated into school curriculums or home education, from basic maths to environmental issues. Wed, 21 May 2008 13:21:28 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/bean_teepee.html A bean teepee creates a wonderful hiding hole for young kids during the summer months at the same time as providing a perfect support for growing pole beans! Mon, 19 May 2008 22:18:21 GMT http://www.kiddiegardens.com/play_area_design.html The basic principles of creating a toddler play area design with toddler garden design suggestions. Mon, 19 May 2008 13:51:39 GMT