Good Luck to the little green thumb.What is the easiest way to start a garden for my 3 year old daughter and I? I am a beginner.?
If you decide to grow things from seed, make sure when buying the seeds that you feel the seed packages ( or ask a clerk at the garden center ) to see what size the seeds are. Big seeds ( watermelon, pumpkin, etc ) are easier for little fingers to plant. You might start with some indoor growing ';experiments';. A simple one uses eggshells and their carton. Save your shells that are relatively intact. Set them in the carton. Put a little potting soil in them and plant something like grass seed. It sprouts quickly so your daughter will be rewarded.
This is a fun website.
Lots of projects and info that will help your daughter ( and you! ) learn about gardening
http://www.kidsgardening.com/
Have fun! :)What is the easiest way to start a garden for my 3 year old daughter and I? I am a beginner.?
Mark off a section of the yard that has moderate sun with spray paint. Turn the soil and remove rocks/debris. Add some organic topsoil and turn soil again mixing well. Spread the plants to the recommended distance apart. Group your plants by plant type and to the desired depth. Water immediately. Fertilize with appropriate plant food mixture starting three weeks after first planting. Increase mixture according to directions on the label of fertilizer. Cage tomatos and other heavy fruit bearing plants.
DRD has already pointed to what I would recommend.
I use a modification of Mel Bartholmew's methods in my vegetable garden. I have 5 raised rows, 3 feet wide, 12 feet long, planted according to his methods in general. It works beautifully. You can do one 3 x 3 garden... or expand it to what I have or more. You can start small and grow it. It's perfect for people starting out, and you *will* be successful.
But give DRD yer vote... for mentioning it first. :-D
First, figure out if you want an annual (1 year life cycle) or perennial (multiple year life cycle) bed. Next, find out what plant do well in your area. If you are wanting to give your daughter a love of nature you can always plant a ';Touch Me'; garden. Herbs especially have different feeling leaves and children love to touch and pet them. Lamb's Ear is always a favor tie with small children. The main thing is have fun with your garden. And remember if something dies in your garden, it's not a failure, it's a chance to try something new. Hope you have lots of fun in your garden with your daughter.
something like pumpkins or corn are good for little kids. When mine were little we would till a square or a circle and either plant corn or plant beans on poles in the circle, leaving an opening in one side. When the plants are fully matured it makes a hiding place for the child to play in. You can do this with sunflowers too.
Why not try Square foot?
The little raised beds will be easy to get to, and she could have several squares all her own.
And you could grow stuff in the rest.
Sounds like a nice thing you get your child into, and perhaps eating some vegetables.
Oh, and plant some things like radishes, that grow super fast, and other plants to touch (sensitive plant) and smell (like mint, lemon balm, etc.)
Like the Cubs Wate till next year. It is late to plant now and next Your daughter can help.
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