Container – this could be a plant pot, a hanging basket, a tinfoil tray, an old washing up bowl, a big teacup or a bucket
Compost or garden soil
Natural materials to make your garden – twigs, leaves, stones, flowers, moss and tiny plants all work well
Small pieces of fabric, plus string and glue (optional)
Wildflower seeds (optional)
Give your child a tray or 6-celled planter and some soil. Add a few small stones to the bottom of the planter to help with drainage. Then use a spoon to fill the tray or each cell about 2/3 full of soil. Let your child pick one or more types of seeds to plant.
How to set up a mini garden? ›Start by drawing a rough sketch of how you want your garden to look. Fill your container with compost or soil to create a base for your garden. Build your pathways and any solid buildings first, then add in your smaller decorations. Leave anything that's delicate until last, so it doesn't get covered in soil.
How to create a kid friendly garden? ›Miniature gardens are exactly that—small or dwarf landscapes. Greenhouses and nurseries carry dwarf varieties of herbs, mosses, succulents, and bonsai- type plants and trees bred specifically for miniature gardens.
How do you make a mini garden in a jar? ›A terrarium is like an aquarium, but for plants instead of fish. It is made in just about any glass container. It is planted to look like a miniature garden or forest enclosed in its own little world. You can easily make a beautiful terrarium yourself.
Are gardens good for kids? ›Time in the garden allows for team building and promotes communication skills. Planning a garden, planting the seeds and watching them grow give kids a sense of purpose and responsibility. Making sure that the plants get enough fertilizer, water and sun fosters mindfulness.
What vegetables grow well together? ›| Type of Vegetable | Friends |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Beets, celery, chard, lettuce, spinach, onions |
| Carrots | Beans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, tomatoes |
| Corn | Climbing beans, cucumber, marjoram, peas, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers, zucchini |
| Onions | Cabbage, carrots, chard, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes |
Sow seeds about one-half inch deep. For vining types that will spread out in the garden, sow seeds two inches apart. Allow about two or three feet of space on either side of the row for the vines to spread. A "hill" of three or four seeds sown close together is another way to plant cucumbers in the garden.
In-ground gardens, raised beds, and containers are all excellent growing areas. Give strawberries room for runners by planting them 18 inches apart. Strawberries can be grown in a variety of ways, but make sure they get 8 or more hours of sun and are planted in slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8.
How do you make a mini Zen garden on a budget? ›To save money, you can use the natural materials found in your front or backyard to create a zen garden. For example, rocks, pebbles, or stones from your own yard or nearby areas can be used as the key element. You can arrange them in a way that creates attractive patterns and a feeling of harmony.
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