Hey everyone! With the warm weather coming soon, I decided to gather some gardening tools, gloves, and more for myself and my son who will turn 4 in July. I'm keen on finding some fun, kid-friendly gardening activities that he can enjoy, along with my wife. There are a few important notes:
- My son has allergies, so I want to avoid a garden filled with flowers or plants that might pollinate.
- At his age (3 and a half), things can get a bit rough, so I need activities that are not too delicate.
- We live on Long Island, which is great since we have plenty of sunshine and friendly bugs!
Thanks for your help!
3 Answers
That's great to hear you're getting your son into gardening! For a little one with allergies, I'd suggest going for low-maintenance, fun plants like cherry tomatoes, lettuce, or snap peas. Let him have his own little patch to dig and play with his mini tools. You’ll have plenty of sun in Long Island, so consider container gardening or raised beds. It'll definitely be a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors together!
While looking for plants, remember that most pollens won’t cause allergies in most folks. Just check specifics if you're concerned. Some plants might be okay, plus even if they do have pollen, a few plants are usually not enough to trigger a reaction! You might want to consider an herb garden or something like a fairy garden that he can design himself!
Thanks for the tip! I noticed he gets sneezy when we visit the gardening section at Home Depot, but there’s so much going on there. I’m definitely leaning towards an herb or fairy garden.
Definitely good to consider plant toxicity when picking out what to grow. Some plants can be harmful, so check the facts on them ahead of time. It’s safer to be informed about what you're planting!
This is a fantastic idea! He can be such a picky eater, so maybe if he grows his own veggies, he might be more excited to try new foods.