Gardening with Kids
With warmer weather and sunnier skies, and April showers, it's time to get planting (we know, because we grow). And involving your kids in gardening is a fun shared experience that can teach them about nature, nutrition, and patience. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Top 10 tips for Gardening with Kids
- Start small with easy-to-grow herbs. Fresh basil is a perfect way to add extra flavor to recipes like our Turkey Bolognese Sandwich.
- Teach kids about gardening and recycling at the same time by reusing your empty Libby’s Vegetable Cups as seed starters. Just add soil, fertilizer, water, and a seed of your choosing, and let the growing begin.
- Bring out their creativity by having them paint the exterior of the vegetable cups with the names or images of the herb or plant — which will also help you remember what you’re growing.
- Choose a plant with a quick growth cycle, like tomatoes, sunflowers, or herbs — they’ll get to see and enjoy their plants sooner.
- Plant markers are essential! Make sure to label your seed starters to keep track of your plants.
- Check your plants daily! You might not need to water them daily, but the warm, spring air might dry them out quicker than normal.
- Ask your kids if there’s a certain recipe they want to try, and grow something with that goal in mind. If they want to try corn, start there and introduce it in a recipe like our Corn Pasta Salad.
- Gardening is a form of self-expression, so invite your kids to design the garden area. Little decorative touches like painted rocks will make them feel like it’s really their project.
- Looking for a fun, three-ingredient pairing that kids can make? Try mixing a can of Libby’s Vegetables, pasta, and your herbs for a delicious and easy meal.
- Remember to have fun, learn more about gardening, and enjoy your delicious plants!
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