Lesson 2: Creating a Child-Friendly Garden

A child does not need a large garden to start growing plants.

A balcony, windowsill, or small courtyard is enough.

Children learn best when the space is designed for them.

Principles of a Child Garden

1. Accessibility

Children should easily reach plants.

Use:

• small pots
• raised containers
• recycled buckets

2. Safety

Avoid:

• sharp tools
• chemical fertilizers
• toxic plants

3. Ownership

Give children their own plant pots.

Let them decorate the containers.

4. Observation

Place the garden where children see it every day.

Daily observation teaches biological cycles.

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Activity

Create a Child Garden Corner

Materials:

• 3 small pots
• soil
• seeds
• water spray bottle

Let children paint the pots.

Easy plants for children to grow

Sprouts

Mother-in-laws tongue

Ticoma

Coriander

Spinach

Methi/Fenugreek

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HealthWealthBridge Resource Section

School gardening programs are associated with improved physical activity and healthier eating habits among children.

PubMed Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36904189/