Sunflower Hide-A-Ways
Question: How do you make a sunflower hideaway for kids to play in?read more
View ArticlePlease Don't Eat the Dirt
Question: Is it harmful if a youngster occasionally "eats" soil?read more
View ArticleRainbow Flower Bed
Question: We want to grow a rainbow flower bed. Do you have any suggestions of easy-to-grow flowers that would be similar to the colors of crayons?read more
View ArticleGarden-Variety Poisonous Plants
Question: I have a toddler who likes to accompany me to the garden, and I'm wondering if I have any poisonous plants in my flower gardens that I should keep her away from. What are some common...
View ArticleToxicity of Rhododendrons
Question: I have a garden site selected between two large rhododendrons. However I read that, if ingested, a rhododendron can kill a child, and I have two small children. Does this mean the soil is...
View ArticleIdeas for a First Garden
Question: I'm going to start my first garden in a patch about 4 x 5 feet in my backyard. I do not know what to do with the soil before I begin planting. Also, I have a two-year old and would like to...
View ArticleA Child's First Garden
Question: What are some ideas for a child's first garden? read more
View ArticleSowing Indoors
Question: Do you have any helpful hints for very small children planting seeds indoors? Answer: It's always nice to have a mature plant or photos of mature plants to show before you plant the seeds,...
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School Gardens = Natural Playgrounds
By: Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Teachers at the K-State Center for Child Development use the produce from the garden to prepare simple dishes with their students. Here’s a recipe for...
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Planting the Playground
By: Sarah Pounders and NGA Staff Right Side Box: Looking for ways to incorporate play into your garden program? Check out the following activity ideas:Garden GamesCreating a LetterboxBuilding a...
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