Thyme Makes a Great Children’s Garden

Choose the right herbs and flowers for a child’s garden

If you are growing herbs for a child’s garden, you’ll want to pick ones that are aromatic and easy to use. You don’t want to overwhelm your child with a bunch of herbs they don’t know how to use! Here are a few easy-to-grow herbs that are great for kids: For kids who love to bake, we recommend oregano, rosemary, and parsley. For kids that like to snack on fruits and vegetables, try growing mint, basil, cilantro, and lemon balm. If herbs are used in teas, growing scented flowers is a great way to introduce your child to them. Some good choices are roses, honeysuckle, and lavender.

Create an easy to use path

Keeping your herbs contained is an important part of growing an herb garden. To do this, either plant them in pots or create a wood path in which to plant them. A wood path is easy to make and it looks great with the rest of the garden. To make a wood path, you’ll need to find a piece of wood that is long enough to span the distance you want your path to be. If you can, 12 feet is usually a good length. Next, you’ll want to lay the board on the ground. Then, use a pencil to mark where you want each end of the path to be. Using a saw, cut the board at the pencil marks. Next, use a hammer to nail the end of the board into the ground where you want it. Then, move the board so that the other end is on the ground. Use the pencil marks to mark the board again, and saw and hammer it into the ground. Continue this until your path is done.

Decorate the space with moss, rocks, and more

Once you’ve planted your herbs, you can decorate the space around your garden to make it more fun. You can plant small succulents or wildflowers in containers and place them around the garden to add a pop of color. You might also want to consider adding some small decorative rocks to the garden. They can add a nice touch and make it look a bit more rustic. And don’t forget about moss! It’s a great decorative item for any garden and it’s really easy to grow. You can either plant it in pots or you can use something like a piece of wood to create a moss wall. Another fun decoration you can consider is some fairy or gnome houses. You can find a bunch of them online or you can have your kid make their own.

Install a bench or small hut

Another fun addition you can make to your child’s herb garden is a small hut or a bench. A fun way to do this is to use wooden crates. You can either stain them or paint them any color. Then, lay them down next to each other to create a small bench or a small hut. Just make sure they are on the ground far enough so they don’t get in the way of your herb plants! Another option is to build a small elevated garden bed with a small wooden hut on top. This way, you can keep your child’s garden raised off the ground and still have a fun place to sit and relax.

Don’t forget the edible flowers!

Many flowers are edible! This is a great way to introduce your child to more herbs. Some good flower choices are lavender, chamomile, and flowers from a sunflower plant. While growing edible flowers has many benefits, it is important to keep safety in mind. Make sure your child thoroughly washes all the flowers before eating them.

Create a fairy garden from your herb garden

If you and your child are really into fairies, you can turn their herb garden into a fairy garden! Simply replace your herb plants with flowers. Then, while your child is asleep, sprinkle fairy dust, glitter, or magical seeds throughout the garden. If you have a small wooden garden bench, you can write a fairy secret message on it and place it in the garden. Keep in mind that if you’re growing herbs indoors, you’ll have to provide your plants with the light they need to grow. During winter months, you can supplement light with a grow light to keep your plants growing. Also, be sure to water your plants regularly.

Final Words

Kids love gardens and herb gardens are some of the most exciting gardens to have. With your child’s help, you can easily turn your garden space into a magical fairy garden. Your child is sure to love spending time in their garden and will get a kick out of watching their herbs and flowers grow. And who knows, they may even invite their friends over for a fun fairy tea party!