Spring
Plant Easy Herbs for Beginners
Start with basil, chives, mint, and oregano in sunlit beds. Let kids help seed and water in evenly watered rows.
Seasonal Gardener’s Almanac for Zips 176th
A family-friendly guide to herb garden care through each season. Rustic design, practical tips, and kid-approved activities for healthy, thriving herbs.
Soil
Soil Health for Flavorful Harvests
Amend beds with compost and mulch. Children can mix compost scraps with soil to learn recycling basics.
Family
Kid-Safe Garden Activities
Label herb jars, create garden markers with painted craft sticks, and enjoy a mini herb tasting after harvest.
Herb Gardens: Rustic, Ready for Spring to Shine
Curated herbs suited for family plots and small spaces. Easy-to-grow varieties with strong aroma and culinary appeal.
Basil
Sweet Basil
Sun-loving and fast-growing. Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth for kids to harvest.
Rosemary
Rosy Rosemary
Ground-cover herb that loves sun and well-drained soil. Great fragrance for kids’ sensory learning.
Mint
Mint & Lemon Balm
Easy spreaders. Grow in containers to keep them manageable for kids. Use in tea or smoothies.
Family Corner: Kid-Approved Gardening Activities
Simple, safe activities that teach responsibility and curiosity while growing tasty herbs.
Herb Jar Labels
Paint sticks with herb names. Kids practice handwriting and color coding by family member.
Mini Harvest Sessions
Short, timed harvests after school. Taste testing with a splash of olive oil and bread.
Compost Math
Kids measure scraps, learn ratios, and see how soil improves over time.