Gardening is a great activity for kids as it can stimulate their 5 senses and let them learn about care and responsibility. Here are 5 plants that are perfect to kickstart your little one's gardening journey!

 Sunflowers

Sunflowers are a classic kid’s favourite! Their large, bright coloured blooms are always a delight to see and they grow fairly quickly – so children find them particularly exciting! The perfect beginner gardening project for your little ones!

Care Tips:
Light: Full sun
Water: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feels dry to the touch
Soil: Loose, well-draining soil

Mint

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This aromatic herb will definitely get your little one’s senses tingling! Mint exudes a fragrant scent and tastes great in many recipes. Get your children interested in growing their own food and develop a healthy eating habits at an early age! Mint plants are also extremely easy to grow and propagate. This is a great opportunity to introduce children to the science of how different plants reproduce (not only just from seeds!). Cut a small mint stem, pop them into the water and you will have a new mint plant in no time. Get their hands on in growing some tasty fresh edibles today! 

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the plant grown is pesticide/ chemical-free and well washed before consuming them.

Care Tips:
Light: Bright Indirect - Full sun
Water: Water when the top 1-3 inches of soil feels dry to the touch
Soil: Well-draining soil

Gerbera

Do you know Gerberas are actually a type of Daisy? These flowers come in a multitude of bright colours which will easily capture the attention of young children. Fun project idea: Give your little ones a vase and let them gather their own Gerbera bouquet when their plant blooms. Use it as a decoration in their rooms for them to enjoy their colourful flowers!

Care Tips:
Light: Bright Indirect - Full sun
Water: Water when the top 1-3 inches of soil feels dry to the touch
Soil: Well-draining soil

Marigold

Marigolds are easy-going plants that children can sow from seeds! Their bright, golden flowers make them a gardening favourite among young children. Fun Fact: Marigolds’ petals are edible! This will be an interesting activity for young ones to try once their marigold blooms!

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the plant grown is pesticide/ chemical-free and well washed before consuming them.

Care Tips:
Light: Full sun
Water: Water when the top 1-3 inches of soil feels dry to the touch
Soil: Well-draining soil

Rosemary

Rosemary is a highly fragrant herb that will provide a rich sensorial experience for your little ones! Just one rub of the rosemary plant will leave its distinct scent on your hands. Rosemary is also a common herb used in many recipes for bread, meats and vegetables. Get your kids excited by whipping up an easy meal with this herb and allow them to enjoy a tasty treat from their very own harvest!

Pro Tip: Rosemary is notoriously difficult to be grown by seeds. However, they are easily propagated by cuttings! Cut up some rosemary (from the end of the stem) and pop them into water. Engage your little ones by allowing them to watch their roots grow!

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the plant grown is pesticide/ chemical-free and well washed before consuming them.

Care Tips:
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Water: Water when the top 1-3 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil