Growing your own fruit and veg is a great hobby for adults and children. It's fun, educational and if they've grown it themselves, they might even eat it! We've pulled together some fun projects overleaf.
Why not try these three simple projects…
1. The wonder of seeds
Seeing something they can eat, grown from a tiny seed will fascinate your children. Pick something easy like salad leaves or carrots as they'll grow quickly; meaning your child is less likely to get bored.
Get your children to write their names in the soil with their fingers and sow the seeds along the grooves for a personalised crop.
2. Grow it big
Why not add a bit of friendly competition by getting the whole family involved in a growing contest? Try pumpkins or marrows, as both of these can produce huge fruit if given enough TLC - plenty of food for the whole family. Children can also paint the pots with their own designs. Sunflowers are another great competition plant and the seed heads are a great food source for birds.
3. Easy care strawberries
Quick, easy and very tasty! Plant in children's old wellies - they can be painted and the fruit will hang so it can be easily picked. Don't forget to punch holes for drainage in the bottom of the wellies.
