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National Children's Gardening Week
National children’s gardening week happens every year during the last week of May, nurturing and celebrating a child’s love for the outdoors. This year it will be
running from the 29th of May until the 6th of June.
The importance of connecting children with the natural world around them is something we must all strive to take part in. The garden is a whole other world for
children, an exciting place where they can learn, play, and grow.
Children’s Gardening Week means that children from all over the country can get out and get their hands muddy. Taking part in activities that introduce them to local wildlife, they can foster and rekindle their love for all things gardening. Family homes, schools, and community groups across the country annually take part in National Children's Gardening Week, opening a door to nature for so many children.
Unfortunately, many children these days may not spend as much time outdoors, not knowing where their food comes from or why we need Bee-Friendly flowers. It is
becoming a lot harder for modern-day children to form real connections with the plants and the flowers that surround them. It is important now more than ever to let them have fun and get to know their natural and muddy surroundings.
Inspiring children to form respect for nature and wildlife as they grow is undeniably important in shaping the future of our planet. We must take part in celebratory weeks like this one so that children are given the opportunity to understand our relationship with the environment.
Planting seeds and growing plants during the final week of May means that children will be able to see immediate results for their efforts. As we know, children can be a little impatient. This week in May is the perfect time to begin teaching our young ones about the wonders of gardening.
The Children’s National Gardening week works in collaboration and in support of GreenFingers Charity. Creating beautiful gardens for children and families that
spend time in hospices, GreenFingers believes that the harmonious and peaceful surroundings of a garden can help reduce the stress levels of those who are
suffering.
These gardens can be an open space and an Eden for anyone who needs it. Providing a supportive environment for reflection, exploration, and therapy.
For children who are suffering, the garden has a lot to offer. The green surroundings, fresh air, and surrounding wildlife have been shown to lift the moods of those whoare unfortunate enough to be suffering
Whether you are gardening, playing, or just spending some time outdoors, we cannot downplay the positive effect that the outside world has on our mental well-
being.
running from the 29th of May until the 6th of June.
The importance of connecting children with the natural world around them is something we must all strive to take part in. The garden is a whole other world for
children, an exciting place where they can learn, play, and grow.
Children’s Gardening Week means that children from all over the country can get out and get their hands muddy. Taking part in activities that introduce them to local wildlife, they can foster and rekindle their love for all things gardening. Family homes, schools, and community groups across the country annually take part in National Children's Gardening Week, opening a door to nature for so many children.
Unfortunately, many children these days may not spend as much time outdoors, not knowing where their food comes from or why we need Bee-Friendly flowers. It is
becoming a lot harder for modern-day children to form real connections with the plants and the flowers that surround them. It is important now more than ever to let them have fun and get to know their natural and muddy surroundings.
Inspiring children to form respect for nature and wildlife as they grow is undeniably important in shaping the future of our planet. We must take part in celebratory weeks like this one so that children are given the opportunity to understand our relationship with the environment.
Planting seeds and growing plants during the final week of May means that children will be able to see immediate results for their efforts. As we know, children can be a little impatient. This week in May is the perfect time to begin teaching our young ones about the wonders of gardening.
The Children’s National Gardening week works in collaboration and in support of GreenFingers Charity. Creating beautiful gardens for children and families that
spend time in hospices, GreenFingers believes that the harmonious and peaceful surroundings of a garden can help reduce the stress levels of those who are
suffering.
These gardens can be an open space and an Eden for anyone who needs it. Providing a supportive environment for reflection, exploration, and therapy.
For children who are suffering, the garden has a lot to offer. The green surroundings, fresh air, and surrounding wildlife have been shown to lift the moods of those whoare unfortunate enough to be suffering
Whether you are gardening, playing, or just spending some time outdoors, we cannot downplay the positive effect that the outside world has on our mental well-
being.
We here at Become Carbon Negative encourage all parents, families, and institutions to get involved with Children’s Gardening Week.
Our mission to give back to the planet through planting trees can be carried forward in the devoted hands of children.
Encouraging the children around you to enjoy growing all kinds of seeds, plants and vegetables will encourage them to continue striving to do so as they grow.
We believe in coming together as a community to do things that will benefit the planet and support biodiversity.
10 things you can do with your young ones during Children’s Gardening Week
1. Grow seeds
The beauty of having a gardening week in late May is that it is the perfect time of year to see fast-growing results. Try planting seeds with the children, seeds such as
Cress will grow quickly and are easy to nurture.
2. Paint Rocks
Painting rocks will get the kids outside and encourage them to find and build from within the garden. Through turning a rock into a canvas, children can begin to
discover how we can resource from the natural world around us.
3. Build friendship Forts
For maximum fun, why not build a friendship fort in the garden. Using branches, leaves, and foliage you can encourage the children to build their den made entirely
from the environment around them.
4. Build a hedgehog Home
Children’s gardening week is not just focused on what grows in the garden, but what lives within it. Building a hedgehog home will not only be a fun and collaborative
outdoor activity but will be something you can return to throughout the week. The children will have the chance to see garden wildlife up close, as they build a safe and warm place for a hedgehog to rest.
5. Bug and insect Journal
A great and popular activity to do during National Children’s Garden Week is bug journaling. Grab a notepad and a pencil and enjoy watching the children’s
excitement as they discover just how many creepy crawlies there are around the garden.
6. Flower art
Flower art is a fantastic activity that will not only allow the children to fall in love with nature but will get their creative juices flowing. Why not try flower pressing, or
painting with leaves. The great thing about outdoor art is that the children will be able to make as much mess as they like.
7. Mud pies
Mud pies are a timeless classic when it comes to fun in the garden. Grab some old pots and pans or simply just use some old plant pots lying around the garden. Let
their inner chefs emerge as they bake muddy pies for you to eat.
8. Build a fairy House
Bring some extra magic into National Children’s Gardening week, with the excitement of fairies. Have the children build fairy houses out of sticks and foliage or
do some enchanting fairy spells. Watch as the children come alive in the garden through the excitement of magic.
9. Plant a snack Garden
Planting a snack garden with children during National Children’s Garden week, will not only be a lot of fun but will last for the length of summer. To capture the child’s
interest all you need are some carrots or some tomatoes.
10. Make a time Capsule
Put together a time capsule and find somewhere to bury it in the garden. This will be a fun and nostalgic activity for the children and will perhaps be opened one day in the future
Our mission to give back to the planet through planting trees can be carried forward in the devoted hands of children.
Encouraging the children around you to enjoy growing all kinds of seeds, plants and vegetables will encourage them to continue striving to do so as they grow.
We believe in coming together as a community to do things that will benefit the planet and support biodiversity.
10 things you can do with your young ones during Children’s Gardening Week
1. Grow seeds
The beauty of having a gardening week in late May is that it is the perfect time of year to see fast-growing results. Try planting seeds with the children, seeds such as
Cress will grow quickly and are easy to nurture.
2. Paint Rocks
Painting rocks will get the kids outside and encourage them to find and build from within the garden. Through turning a rock into a canvas, children can begin to
discover how we can resource from the natural world around us.
3. Build friendship Forts
For maximum fun, why not build a friendship fort in the garden. Using branches, leaves, and foliage you can encourage the children to build their den made entirely
from the environment around them.
4. Build a hedgehog Home
Children’s gardening week is not just focused on what grows in the garden, but what lives within it. Building a hedgehog home will not only be a fun and collaborative
outdoor activity but will be something you can return to throughout the week. The children will have the chance to see garden wildlife up close, as they build a safe and warm place for a hedgehog to rest.
5. Bug and insect Journal
A great and popular activity to do during National Children’s Garden Week is bug journaling. Grab a notepad and a pencil and enjoy watching the children’s
excitement as they discover just how many creepy crawlies there are around the garden.
6. Flower art
Flower art is a fantastic activity that will not only allow the children to fall in love with nature but will get their creative juices flowing. Why not try flower pressing, or
painting with leaves. The great thing about outdoor art is that the children will be able to make as much mess as they like.
7. Mud pies
Mud pies are a timeless classic when it comes to fun in the garden. Grab some old pots and pans or simply just use some old plant pots lying around the garden. Let
their inner chefs emerge as they bake muddy pies for you to eat.
8. Build a fairy House
Bring some extra magic into National Children’s Gardening week, with the excitement of fairies. Have the children build fairy houses out of sticks and foliage or
do some enchanting fairy spells. Watch as the children come alive in the garden through the excitement of magic.
9. Plant a snack Garden
Planting a snack garden with children during National Children’s Garden week, will not only be a lot of fun but will last for the length of summer. To capture the child’s
interest all you need are some carrots or some tomatoes.
10. Make a time Capsule
Put together a time capsule and find somewhere to bury it in the garden. This will be a fun and nostalgic activity for the children and will perhaps be opened one day in the future
