Children’s Day Edition: 3 Best Flowers to Plant With Your Kids at Home

With Children’s Day right around the corner, there is absolutely no better time than now to give your kids the opportunity to plant and grow their colourful blooms at home! 

Our little ones are full of life, curiosity and energy – so why not let them channel all that energy through flower gardening? Not to mention, flower gardening is an activity that is meaningful, educational and engaging. From feeling the textures of soils and seeds to scooping dirt and raking leaves, flower gardening engages all senses and introduces our little adventurers to the environment around them. Soon, you will notice their motor skills grow by leaps and bounds.

Gardening fosters responsibility, patience and perseverance in young children. Over time, they also develop a sense of mindfulness. Trust us when we say – the experience is priceless. Both you and your kids are guaranteed to enjoy every step of the journey.

Tips for Starting a Home Garden

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a lot of outdoor spaces – you can, too, start a home garden in Singapore by opting for small, easy-to-grow flowers. All you need is a safe space and some large containers or pots. Be sure to shop for lightweight and correct-sized equipment to fit their small palms too.

Don’t be afraid to let your children get their hands dirty, either. Let them stick their fingers in the soil and jump in puddles – only by getting their hands dirty then can they truly learn and explore. After all, playtime is meant to be messy, isn’t it?

Ready to spend some time in your little garden? Here are some flowers that are easy and safe to grow!

1. Sunflowers

Cheerful and bright-coloured, sunflowers can excite the little ones and are must-haves for a child’s garden. What’s more, they require low maintenance and are relatively simple to grow – even toddlers can learn to plant their own.

What you need:

• Pots
• Sunflower seeds
• Watering can
• Multi-purpose compost

To begin, choose a sunny spot with lots of direct sunlight – sunflowers thrive in sunny conditions! Next, fill the pots with compost and insert the seeds with the pointy edge down. Give them a gentle push and cover them with a little extra compost. Finally, water your sunflowers and let them soak in all that sunshine – it won’t be that long before you see them transform into majestic flowers that stand tall and proud.

2. Daisies

The iconic daisies are also simple flowers to start with! Daisies, just like sunflowers, are sun-loving plants. So give them the sunshine they need, and they will reward you with endless blooms. What you need:

• Containers
• Daisy seeds
• Watering can
• Soil

Start by placing the soil in your containers. Then, sprinkle the seeds evenly into your soil and push it down till it is about ⅛ inch deep so that sunlight can still reach the seeds. Lastly, water the soil and place them in a sunny spot. When it blooms, you can gather the daisies and place them in a gorgeous woven basket. Turn them into floral gifts and let your little ones share their masterpieces with their pals!

3. Marigold

Marigolds are not fussy – they enjoy hot days but also grow well in dry or moist soil, making them excellent options should you be looking to introduce your kids to gardening.

What you need:

• Containers
• Marigold seeds
• Multi-purpose compost

Fill your containers with multi-purpose compost, then sow the seeds about 1 inch apart from each other. Cover a thin layer of multi-purpose compost and gently water. Depending on the kind of marigold seeds you have planted, they typically sprout within a few days and bloom in approximately eight weeks.

Ready to cultivate a meaningful and fun learning experience for your kids this Children’s Day? Go on and have some fun!