In 2013, we decided to use cinderblocks to raise the garden beds. This works well with small children to help them understand where to step, and it gave them a little place to sit as they dug and planted in the beds. Our simple wire fence has done well over the years to keep the rabbits and deer from enjoying our garden too much.
One of the most amazing parts of any garden is simply....the gate. An incredible world lies just behind it. It is easy to imagine the excitement building in the little children as they enter through the gate and begin to investigate the creatures and plant world living within the garden.
And what child doesn't love watering a garden? This year, we may try using yogurt containers with tiny holes poked through the bottom and a bucket of water filled near the beds to use for dunking the tubs. The children will be able to water without squirting one another and without the risk of drowning delicate seeds.
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