- Staci Hemesath, RDN, LD
Cultivating Creativity in the Garden
Updated: Jun 9, 2020
Now that gardens are planted, let's commission our little artists to create garden art! Adding beauty and character to garden spaces is a great way to foster interest and excitement about gardening, plus it builds fine motor skills and enhances creativity. There are so many fabulous ideas out there, but here are five simple projects that are colorful and easy to execute with small children.
Supplies Needed:
-Several plastic water bottles
-Permanent markers
-Child scissors
-Mod Podge Outdoor or clear coat sealant (to seal color)
Supplies Needed:
-1 rock, 4 to 5 inches
-Mix of colorful tiles and flat gems
-Clear silicone adhesive
-Pre-mixed grout (skip steps 3 & 4)
-Gloves
-Damp sponge
-Mosaic grout sealer
Supplies Needed:
-Old CDs and/or DVDs
-Acrylic craft paint
-Paintbrushes
-Craft Varnish
-Long, sturdy stick
-Fishing line, strong twine, black yarn, or dental floss
Supplies Needed:
-Large plastic planter saucer or takeout container lid
-Hole puncher
-Yarn or wire
-Plastic beads
-Butterfly food
Supplies Needed:
-1 liter plastic bottles
-Paper plates
-Acrylic paint
-Paintbrushes
-Nail and pliers or drill (adult only step)
Happy crafting! If you have any other great ideas, please send us a message on our Farm to ECE Facebook page and we'll share with our followers!