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What is a plant? > How do plants grow? > How do plants make new plants? KS1 Science. A short film with animation for 5 to 7 year olds in which Naomi Wilkinson finds out how plants grow. BBC...
An entertaining overview of how plants can easily be arranged according to their common features and characteristics. For example: plants with seeds (e.g. flowering plants and conifers),...
- Strawberries. Strawberries are my favourite plant for beginners of any age. Their leaves have an easily-identifiable shape, and the shoots grow in clumps or along the ground in easy-to-reach vines.
- Pea. Pea plants also have visible rewards hanging straight from the vine. Hunting for growing pods brings the element of play and surprise into gardening for children and, like strawberries, there’s a delight in being able to pick and immediately eat.
- Tomatoes. Tomatoes are similarly a winner with most children, and the plants are relatively easy to look after. You can grow tomatoes from seeds, but buying a starter plant from a garden centre speeds the process up a bit to keep short attention spans interested.
- Carrots. Carrots are a great plant to grow at home with children, especially because you can get so many more varieties than what you typically find at the supermarket.
- Amaryllis. botanical name Hippeastrum spp. sun requirements Full sun to partial shade. height 1-2 feet. hardiness zones 8-11. If you want to bring your gardening indoors during the winter months, amaryllis is a great plant to grow with little ones.
- Basil. botanical name Ocimum basilicum. sun requirements Full sun. height 2-3 feet. hardiness zones 2-11. If you are looking for a resilient plant that is easy to use in cooking, basil is the plant for you.
- Cherry Tomato. botanical name Solanum lycopersicum. sun requirements Full sun. height 3-10 feet, varies greatly between varieties. hardiness zones 2-11. Nothing is better on a warm summer day than picking a juicy cherry tomato from the plant.
- Chives. botanical name Allium schoenoprasum. sun requirements Full sun to partial shade. height 1-2 feet. hardiness zones 3-9. Seeing my children in the backyard munching on fresh chives has become common at my home.
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Primrose, Primula vulgaris; a spring wildflower that comes in a variety of colours. Great for planting in pots and containers.Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca; children will love hunting for the small, sweet, delicious fruit.Bellflower, Campanula medium'Canterbury Bells'; a blue, white or lavender, summer-flowering plant.Pansy, Viola; the cheery face of the pansy is a popular choice for an abundance of both summer and winter colour. Ensure you deadhead them regularly.Runner beans, Phaseolus coccineus; water well in dry weather, otherwise the plants will not produce beans.Radish, Raphanus sativus; a great starter vegetable for kids because as well as being easy to grow, the colourful roots are ready for eating within a month of sowing.Sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus; sow seeds outdoors in March or April for blooms in June and July. Pick the flowers regularly to encourage more growth.Marigold; French or African Tagetes; plant out in early summer for beautiful yellow and orange blooms until autumn.Spearmint, Mentha spicata; mint will thrive in most soils, to the extent that it can easily become a nuisance. To avoid this, try growing it in a container on the patio. Use the leaves to flavour n...Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis; this pretty herb produces blue flowers and has highly-scented, needle-like leaves. Plant in a sunny, sheltered area of the garden.Thyme, Thymus vulgaris; grow thyme in a well-drained, sunny area of your garden. The leaves of this evergreen herb can be picked throughout the year. Their distinctive taste goes well with a variet...Chives, Allium schoenoprasum; grow in moist soil and full sun. For a regular supply of delicious leaves for your salads cut off the flowers before they open.Runner beans, Phaseolus coccineus; water well in dry weather otherwise the plants will not produce beans.Strawberry, Fragaria; dig up old plants and replace with new ones after three years to ensure a good crop of fruit. Long stems with small plants at the end, called runners, are sent out from the ad...Radish, Raphanus sativus; a great starter vegetable for kids because as well as being problem-free to grow, the colourful roots are ready for eating within a month of sowing.Lettuce, Lactuca sativavarieties; lettuces can be grown all-year-round. Simply choose from the many varieties to ensure you have a crop for every season. Once sown, seeds should begin to sprout wit...Mar 9, 2022 · If you’re planning a beginner’s garden and want to see relatively easy results, try these 14 easy bumper crops.
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12 EASY PLANTS FOR KIDS TO GROW....Growing seeds is an amazing activity to do with kids, not only are they entertained for a little while, they are learning so much. They are literally bringing a life into the world with their own hands.
