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Inspired by Mr Bloom's Nursery, I've been gardening with my kids. Here's a step-by-step to get your little helpers growing their own plants:
You'll Need: - A selection of seeds (start with something simple like cress or sunflowers) - Compostable pots or old yogurt pots with holes poked in the bottom - Soil or compost - A trowel or spoon - Watering can or spray bottle - Labels to mark your pots
Steps: 1. Fill your pots with soil. Let the kids get messy – it’s all part of the fun! 2. Plant seed according to the instructions on the packet. 3. Water them lightly. Seeds need moisture but don’t drown them! 4. Stick a label in the pot so you know what you planted. 5. Place pots on a sunny windowsill and wait for the magic to happen. Remember to water them whenever the soil feels dry.
Keep track with photos and share the growth over time! Such a wholesome activity to do together!
Submitted 10 months, 1 week ago by GreenFingeredMum
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Pro tip: Make sure to acclimatize the seedlings before moving them outdoors. A week of gradual introduction to the temperature changes will do wonders. It’s called 'hardening off' – it strengthens the plant's cell structure and reduces transplant shock. And if you're involving the kids, make it a daily routine to check on the little plants as they harden off.
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This is such a wholesome activity, love it! Just started my own gardening journey and it's been so rewarding. The first time those little green shoots pop up feels like magic. For anyone just starting, don’t get discouraged if the first batch doesn't work out. It took me a couple of tries to get it right.
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Tried something similar with my kids, but we ended up with more soil on the floor than in the pots haha. It was heaps of fun though! Don't forget to teach the kiddos about the importance of patience in gardening – mine were checking every hour to see if the seeds had sprouted yet!
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Heya, great to see another parent getting their kids into gardening using Mr. Bloom's inspiration! Love that show. Just a quick tip – you might want to add a step about thinning out the seedlings once they've sprouted. If there are too many growing too close together, they'll compete for nutrients and none will thrive. Better to have a few strong plants than a bunch of weak ones!
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Been gardening since before Mr. Bloom was in nappies. It's fine to start with cress and sunflowers, but don't shy away from vegetables like radishes and lettuce. Quick results and easy to grow. You'll have those kids eating their veggies in no time when they've grown them themselves.
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No matter how many times we do this, the mess never gets old, does it? 😂 I always wind up doing most of the clean-up, but the kids have so much fun I can't complain. One thing I found helpful is setting up a 'planting station' with a plastic tablecloth underneath. Makes it easier to tidy up afterwards!