This is easily one of my favorite projects for teaching kids about planting. C and I originally made these cheerful succulent gardens for his preschool teacher on Teacher Appreciation Day but you could easily adapt the project for a variety of occasions. Use the chalkboard labels to write a special message for Mom on Mother's Day or simply to record the name of the plants you select. Go here to get the full tutorial and make sure you don't forget the colorful dinosaurs! Here are a few … [Read more...]
Good Idea: Bring the Garden Inside
I'm so over winter. Seriously, I feel like we've done the cold and snow thing enough already - I'm jonesing to get outside with the kids and start growing stuff. Judging by the hail that's currently pelting my backyard (and the snow that fell yesterday), Mother Nature does not share my sentiments. On to plan B then. If we can't cultivate anything outside just yet (or at least attempt to cultivate - I've been cursed with a bit of a black thumb I'm afraid), then we'll do it in the kitchen … [Read more...]