Getting Started Gardens provide us with so many wonderful treats A thriving garden is often filled with delicious foods beautiful and bright flowers amazing animals and exciting places to explore Whether they are small indoor containers or expansive outdoor spaces gardens are full of mysteries waiting to be solved Why are bees so important How do vines climb up poles Why do some plants need more heat and light than others As you begin to imagine create work and play in gardens you will discover all sorts of things about the world around you You’ll also discover that the garden is a wonderful place to enjoy time with your friends and family All of the outdoor activities are designed to work in any kind of garden space a public or school garden a garden of your own or even a container filled with soil just outside your front door So let’s dig in
Kids Garden Activity Cards are divided into five categories Planting and Growing Plant seeds and seedlings to watch them grow into fresh fruits vegetables and flowers Exploring the Garden Use your senses and imagination to explore the sights smells sounds and textures in the garden
Fun with Plants Use plants in fun and surprising ways by making the most of their unique shapes tastes and other features Discovering Creatures Look carefully at garden creatures explore their natural habitats and get to know them better Creating Garden Art Create art crafts and gifts for family and friends from the wonderful produce from your garden
slip Safety First When you’re out in the garden these simple guidelines will help you stay safe Wear closed toe non shoes Wear a sun hat or sunscreen to protect your skin Ask an adult before picking or eating anything just to make sure it isn’t poisonous Some things in the garden can look safe but may be dangerous Avoid chemical weed and pest killers With the tips in this deck you’ll learn to have a thriving garden without them Walk don’t run when carrying tools When using a tool make sure there isn’t anyone else within arm’s reach When using a tool keep the sharp end below your waist and always point it towards the ground When you’ve finished using a tool brush off the dirt and hang it up for next time That way no one will trip over a tool lying on the ground Always wash your hands after gardening Garden Tools Here are some of the most important tools and supplies you’ll be using in the garden Trowel Spade Garden gloves Fork Rakes Watering can
