Flowers, Recipes

Edible Flowers for Kids

Posted on by Erica
03
Apr
marigolds, sunflower seeds and lavendar are great in salads
Marigolds, lavendar, sunflower seeds and fuchsias make colourful additions to salads
Kids love the thought of being able to eat flowers and there are some great varieties that can be grown in any garden. Edible flowers are a wonderful way to add colour to meals and can make a salad more appealing to kids. Many edible flowers are fantastic for attracting beneficial insects and repelling those that are not so welcome so growing them is not only great for your kid’s dinner plate but good for the garden too. Continue reading →

Garden activities for kids

Holiday Fun for Kids in the Garden – Part 2

Posted on by Erica
Planting in the garden
More holiday gardening ideas for kids
Last week I posted seven easy ideas to get your kids outside and active in Holiday Fun for Kids in the Garden – Part 1. This week I’ve come up with seven more ideas to keep your little green thumbs busy. Continue reading →

Garden activities for kids

Holiday Fun for Kids in the Garden – Part 1

Posted on by Erica
Summer gardening activities for children
Holidays gardening ideas for kids

Are you looking for some great gardening  and outdoor activities to do with the kids these school holidays? Here are seven ideas to get you started and stayed tuned, we will be posting more ideas in the coming days. Continue reading →

Garden activities for kids, What to plant and when

What to Plant with the Kids this Summer

Posted on by Erica
06
Dec
Summer is perfect for growing sunflowers
Kids love sunflowers and now is the perfect time to grow them
Summer is here and it’s time to get the kids outside and in the garden planting. Here is a list of great fruit, vegies and flowers the kids will love growing: Continue reading →

Flowers, Garden activities for kids, Guest Posts

Guest Post: Tips for Gardening with Kids in Small Spaces

Posted on by Erica
Kids can grow and eat produce in small spaces.
There is plenty that can be grown in small spaces for kids
This great guest post is written by Shae from Yay for Home. Shae is a stay-at-home mum with 3 amazing little girls, 1 wonderful husband, 4 chooks and 3 guinea pigs. Today she is sharing her fantastic ideas on how to garden with kids when space is an issue. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Garden activities for kids, Guest Posts

Guest Post: Intergenerational Gardening – Learning from Each Other

Posted on by Erica
Intergenerational gardening is great for all ages
Intergenerational gardening is great for all ages
I’m delighted to share with you today a lovely guest post written by Laura from Sustainababy. Laura is passionate about the environment and has a garden that her family has grown with the help of her son’s Nonno. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Garden activities for kids

Indoor Gardening Activities for Kids

Posted on by Erica
indoor gardening for kids
There are many ways to keep kids engaged with gardening even when they're stuck indoors
Recently I was honoured to be invited to write a guest post  about kids gardening by the lovely Shae of Yay For Home. With the weather being somewhat unpredictable of late I decided to write about fun gardening activities that kids can do even whilst stuck indoors. Continue reading →

Recipes, School garden

Broccoli, Potato and Silverbeet Soup

Posted on by Erica
Broccoli, Potato and Silverbeet Soup
Broccoli, Potato and Silverbeet Soup made by my year 1 and 2s
I recently posted about using broccoli from our school garden in recipes with my students. I promised that I would post the recipes as the kids absolutely loved them so here if the first one for you – Broccoli, Potato and Silverbeet Soup. Continue reading →