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 gardens for children Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:25 -0400 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:25 -0400 kiddiegardens.com http://www.kiddiegardens.com/quiet-time-miniature-garden.html1b74d4d52ab0564a0f25b8527258444bA Quiet Time Miniature Garden. My granddaughter, who is 5yrs old, had to make a miniature garden for school. With a little help from grandad Mark! It Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:19:57 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden_stool.htmle8f21f6053fdf767d598f0aa2c809a2eMaking a garden stool is a quick and easy garden project which will delight children for years as they can sit on their very own home-made grass stool. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:44:19 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/miniature-rennaissance-garden.html43a0a8ea5405caba7ab6274b1a86e48eSeveral years ago, my grandkids and I built a miniatrue Rennaissance Garden with a small stream and real waterfall (about 4 feet long). Then we planted Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:26:41 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/container-gardens-for-schools-instaplanta.htmlfd7276b59af0230626779ba59f2dd325Children love messing about in gardens and getting their hands dirty! Gardening is healthy, sociable and fun, and helps children learn about nature and Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:55:42 -0500 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/seatons-fantasy-garden.html8add0be22e7bdce5ba0978adcacf097cMy garden is a place where I can entertain everyone or be by myself and also use the fruit and vegetables to feed my family and friends, everything will Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:46:37 -0500 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden-in-a-bottle.html4f28bfb13676d4200704c845dbe2960eI am 11 years old and made a garden in a bottle for a science experiment. We got a large bottle, put about 4 hand shovels of dirt in, planted small things Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:45:28 -0500 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/courgette-boats-sailing-in-a-sea-of-green-beans.html557018a130960617cc77c813c1edd724So, 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 11:21:03 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/organic_vegetable_gardening.htmlc37cd939dcb9d853b41dac46a7293383Organic Vegetable Gardening basically means doing away with all the pesticides, chemicals and fungicides and growing vegetables organically. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:34:50 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_tips.html7ef62737cf71bc3a61652ca12c1841ccAdd your own gardening tips and experiences of gardening with kids. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:04:06 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/healthy_eating_for_children.html35c48bec32c797d6d0253daee079085fGrowing 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 08:49:42 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/little-night-garden.htmld68c89f727bf2c5c50ff8a3c18359975We 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 07:37:48 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/spring_lawn_care.html163a6355ef18a04ef01a9dc4a9202e95If 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 10:46:16 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening.htmlf00c41e7b8a15d99df200b339caac881A little bit about me, the creater of the Kiddiegardens site and how my own love of gardening developed. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:51:47 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_competition.html34b29315c2e34daa1aba516f182a7bc5Be 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 13:57:38 -0500 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/seeds_for_kids.html9093230657d7c3975e1593bc70d3b4f9The 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 09:33:26 -0500 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/your-own-personal-garden.html3dafb68c13f958597bad3d55c89a6291A 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 08:54:28 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/designing_a_garden.html4b69bd113204039c1cb6c055427cb98fWhen 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 06:36:33 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/trampoline_games.html4c857463a3de6ba5faf5dd567b4125d0We 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 17:30:03 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_vegetables_in_containers.html64c250c3bb347d28f6af6b6637a35a6cGrowing 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 17:05:06 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/organic_slug_control.html82396ddee6796c1e2f96cfd13547e331Instead 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 15:18:57 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/slug_control.htmldc337fbfc8b4a51728d2fb8325efce61For 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 14:51:17 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/patchy_lawn.htmlae0aceebffc313d6ae8bd473ab203cfcA 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 09:34:55 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/autumn_lawn_care.html18de695aae7f661ed8877131a0104358A 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 11:01:12 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/planning_a_garden.html3b9141ccb3b78f056227c6713b6d9ba8When 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 06:37:45 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wild_bird_seed.html5c90e4873e00dbe1d55576026cb44601These 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, 9 Oct 2008 09:09:02 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wildlife_garden.htmlc9cd77e04aed24a91546ded27dc35afbCreating 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, 8 Oct 2008 10:41:38 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/miniature_gardens.htmld1c93fbb7739e194f1cc934986f3fab7Creating 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 16:30:36 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/make_your_own_book.html81d68d1705566a087dffcb48cd41aee0Here'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 09:31:26 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/types_of_plant_propagation.html3a22153e17a8903bc5d950caafdab08fThe 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 09:42:08 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/caring_for_house_plants.html10850683b62972d2a0003d7e9e25e168Caring 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 09:08:02 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/indoor_house_plants.html497a3a6db754ea2260376a2473c78a3cOne 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, 9 Sep 2008 10:14:35 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/sprouting_seeds.html1b8e43cb01f65b3f606cd7aa8f4bfb0bSprouting 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, 7 Sep 2008 14:21:22 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/bamboo_wind_chimes.html0ccddaa5c9f1a5f5084fee1fba9b1433If 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, 4 Sep 2008 10:25:02 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/aloe_vera_plants.htmlaa6d41ac9a7197feddccf5ff145c828aIt 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 05:17:05 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/edible_flowers.htmlff0b498af15521ff6a3ff4895310bf76If 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 12:39:13 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/gardening_with_children.html75931b447c24e3943fb6b872f473d6a2Gardening 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 05:43:45 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden_wind_chimes.html61c246b9d2e6673d3452bcebf45c2067Kids 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 05:45:44 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_radish_in_containers.html90952f177e7e6c7f3eeb06641a0ff33eWhile 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 08:03:25 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_radishes.html2df994c3e7a1fc0ee39989904e90faa8Growing radishes is the prefect starting point for young gardeners with many types of radish available and all easy to grow outdoors or indoors. Sat, 9 Aug 2008 05:15:26 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_swiss_chard.htmlc0c1e7870be45a67c52a2d8847dd5aaaGrowing swiss chard is as easy as growing spinach, and many children prefer the taste of this really versatile green. Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:24:50 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/trampolines_for_kids.htmlc282abd47cf23b9448c0cb04ac659d2dOver 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 12:37:22 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/kids_outdoor_games.html1597a7ddd239d01684e445ad3a767b8cWith 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 09:08:50 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/garden_store.htmlb7226ad6b50e828aceb404e23d9600fbThe best kiddie gardening resources, books and products available online in one garden store! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:17:07 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/fun_outdoor_games.htmld3493966526d995594979f4d599b720eSome simple and fun outdoor games for sunny afternoons which don't break the bank! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:52:41 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/outdoor_water_games.html1dac7a45312fa145c40978a74969b920Hot day? Need to cool down? Have some fun with these great outdoor water games! Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:16:34 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/growing_pumpkins.htmlf3a6a7d4c10f4b51ac2d2b4a12e7bc86Kids and growing pumpkins go together. Especially at Halloween. Find out how to grow pumpkins successfully to ensure success in time. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:47:46 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/sandpit.html9e89bb2f311e4390efb3e6d1fa32b6c2The sandpit is probably THE number one favourite outdoor toy for toddlers and young children, offering a wealth of different experiences and learning activities. Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:34:43 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/wooden_sandpit.html82cc7c4e368dd7e22939306c7426d015Designed 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, 7 Jun 2008 07:14:32 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/potato_painting.html551cf9c8e96b133bcbcac0865b50d9aeCreating a potato painting by making stencils is a fun and easy kids craft project for a rainy afternoon. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 11:45:35 -0400 http://www.kiddiegardens.com/grow_strawberries.html59bff9358e13b33be4db965b766b2c09A clear guide on how to grow strawberries in window boxes for the perfect strawberry windowsill garden. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:32:59 -0400