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  • 1.  best watering can for little hands?

    Posted 03-31-2023 05:52:00 PM

    Do you all have a favorite children's watering can?
    We are using typical big plastic adult ones. Too awkward!



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    Nina Moench
    DIG Childhood Center
    LOS ANGELES CA
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  • 2.  RE: best watering can for little hands?

    Posted 04-03-2023 10:30:00 AM

    I taught a gardening program at a daycare and we used as many recycled products as possible.  For the 2 -3 year old classes,  I used quart sized plastic milk jugs and for the older classes, ages 4-6, I used 1/2 gallon milk jugs.  Just make holes in the top, fill and then screw on the tops.  You can have them all ready when the class comes out. Refills are easy if you have a big tub with water in it, the children can dunk the jug and fill it themselves.  Using the quart size with the youngest also prevents them completely inundating a single plant with a lot of water.  They tend to like to water one plant at a time. Another hint, don't fill them all the way.  They can be stored with a  bungee cord through the handles and have extra tops, they are always getting lost.  The screw on tops work better than the snap on.



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    Judy Pfister
    Delaware Master Gardener
    Millsboro, DE
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  • 3.  RE: best watering can for little hands?

    Posted 04-03-2023 11:19:00 AM
    As Judy said, milk jugs work GREAT!  You can even use the single serve plastic bottles from milk or juice which are easier for little hands. 
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  • 4.  RE: best watering can for little hands?

    Posted 04-04-2023 12:49:00 PM

    Thank you for the GREAT idea about the milk jugs. I will absolutely do that.

    And thanks to the member who suggested rebuilding the roof of our shed!

    REDUCE   REUSE   RECYCLE !

    P.S. I love this group!



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    Nina Moench
    DIG Childhood Center
    LOS ANGELES CA
    4242899619
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  • 5.  RE: best watering can for little hands?

    Posted 05-15-2023 07:15:00 AM

    Hi Nina! If you haven't seen it, there's another thread in the Open Forum about watering can recommendations with some good links for cans you could purchase if you decide to go that route instead of or to complement the recycled jug idea. Some of them might be good for young kids and there are also some more recommendations for repurposed/recycled options!



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    Amelia Dupuis
    Kids Garden Community Manager
    KidsGardening
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