Gardening with Kids at Home

Hi everyone!

I am a Teacher Master Gardener and run the Junior Master Gardener Program on my campus. This is a fun way for kids to learn about gardening, science, and nature while building leadership skills. Here are some of the ways I get my students engaged:

Conversation Starter Ideas

1. If you could grow any plant in the world (even a magical one) what would it be and why?   (Encourages imagination and connects to gardening.)

2. What's your favorite thing about being outdoors in the garden? (Helps kids share personal experiences and feelings about nature.)

3. Did you know plants can "talk" to each other? How do you think they do it? (Introduces science in a playful way.)

4. If you were a Junior Master Gardener for a day, what would your first project be?  (Gets them thinking about leadership and creativity in gardening.)

5. What's the coolest bug or creature you've ever seen in a garden?  (Connects gardening to ecosystems and sparks curiosity.)

6. If we all worked together to create the ultimate kids' garden, what would you want to add to make it fun for everyone?  (Encourages collaboration and thinking about shared spaces.)

7.  Why do you think compost is called "black gold" for gardens? How does it help plants and the planet?  (Connects science with sustainability in a kid-friendly way.)

Here's fun game 

Garden Scavenger Hunt: Can you find something green, something that smells good, and something that helps plants grow?  (Turns learning into a playful activity.)

I hope this helps in some way.

Enjoy!

Tina