7 ways to make cute indoor gardens with your kids

Soil, water and lots of green are nature’s best gifts and working with them not only is good for mental health, but also a good boredom buster for kids who have been stuck indoors for a long period of time. Gardening is a very healthy activity and can encourage parent-child bonding, also opens doors to creativity and imaginative thinking in kids, and develops a sense of responsibility and nurturing.

Potted Green Indoor PlantsThere are many ways to create small green spaces within the house. Depending upon the size and area available, there are many options and many designs to work with. So come on mums and dads, roll your sleeves up, get your hands and (little ones’ hands) in some dirt, and bring some nature to your living room(s)!

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1- A Cacti Garden

Variety Of Green-leafed PlantsCacti are included in the category of ‘succulents’ and there are many benefits of having succulents around your house. Easy to take care of and drought-resistant, it is a good choice of plants with your little ones around. One great idea is to have your kid name each cactus and be in charge of each one. This will encourage them to love and own the plants and develop a strong sense of responsibility.

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2-Terracotta Flowering Pots

Shallow Focus of Yellow FlowersIf you can find a sunny spot in your house, you can place many terracotta pots with different flowers planted in them. Before planting, you can get your kids to get crafty by painting and decorating the pots according to their taste. Get them acrylic paints, glue, stickers, and all other craft supplies, and let them be creative. Later, plant flowering plants or just green plants in the pots and put it in an area where it catches the eye. Not only is it a good time pass for kids, but also, the additional splash of color from painted pots will add life to your room.

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3-Vegetable Garden

Person Showing Two BeetrootsThis is a great way to spark excitement in those little minds as they discover that a vegetable can be grown from the remains! You can use vegetable scraps, especially green leafy ones like celery, or romaine lettuce. Cutaway the head portion and place it in a saucer or a tray of water. Refresh the water regularly, and soon you can see new budding leaves.

4-Flowers and Fairies

garden plantAdd some magic to your indoor spaces by creating an enchanting fairy garden. For this, you will need a big pot filled with soil. Use decorative stones, green plants, and small figurines to create a magical look. You can add small fairy lights, that can make it look more dreamy and enchanting.

5-Vertical Garden

kids plantIf the space in your house does not allow you to install the greens, a vertical garden is an answer! There are plenty of ways to create vertically hanging gardens that can be looked after easily. Be it in the kitchen or your balcony wall, vertical gardens are easy to create and add beauty to space.

6-Terrarium – fancy word for plants in a jar!

Kids gardenJust how an aquarium catches one’s eye, a terrarium, that is just a glass jar with an ecosystem will add vibrancy to your room. You can fill up rounded glass jars, with stones and small plants like mosses and ferns and a lovely looking portable garden is all set for you and your kids to look and enjoy!

7-Utilising Dead Spaces

Person Watering a Potted PlantBring to life dead spaces in your house that cannot be utilized in any other way. For example, the area under the staircase, or any dead corner in the living room. Fill it up with different potted and climbing plants. Let your kids play an important part in deciding the corner, choosing the plants, watering them, and cleaning up any messes. With all these great tips and some more research, get your kids to explore the world of nature and arts, and while you enjoy, don’t forget to click some really good photos that will be a memory for a lifetime!

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