In this section you'll find a few suggestions for fun activities you can do at home with your children. If you have other ideas, please let us know in the comments section below!

Awesome Idea #1: OUTER SPACE GARDEN

Using bamboo canes to construct a "rocket ship," grow vines up the sides of the "ship". Or, hang some hand-made stars and planets from the canes and surround the bamboo with "cosmic" plants! Another alternative is to plant a "Terrarium from Outer Space!" Check out this video below from Rainbow Hype for an awesome DIY project that could work for kids of all ages.

Awesome Idea #2: FROGS ON A LOG

Choosing a particular snack or meal as your "end goal" gives a whole new meaning and focus to your garden.

There are three main components to the familiar snack called "Frogs on a Log": celery, raisins, and peanut butter (or other nut butters if your child has peanut allergies).

• Click here for simple instructions on how to grow celery at home in a container.
• Make your own nut butter by simply pouring almonds/peanuts/ cashews/sunflower seeds (or your nut of choice) into a food processor. Pulse/process until the nuts go from coarsely chopped, to crumbly, to finely ground. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Process again until the nuts resemble a thick and relatively smooth paste.
• Use store-bought raisins or, make your own! (See Pro Tip below for easy to follow instructions on how to make your own raisins).

And there you have it! A homemade snack that will not only teach your children how to grow vegetables at home, but also make healthy food fun.

Awesome Idea #3: MR. SKETCH'S GARDEN

If your child is wild about smells, why not build a garden that would make even Mr. Sketch jealous?

A garden filled with plants like lavender, lemon thyme, mint, lemon balm, and scented geraniums is amazing when in full bloom.

Awesome Idea #4: BUTTERFLY BUFFET

Create a garden that features plants known for attracting butterflies. Not only will you be able to watch as your garden becomes a gathering place for these beautiful creatures, you'll have a great opportunity to talk to your children about the life cycle of a caterpillar, and the transformation it makes into a butterfly.

Flowering plants like lavender, lilac, sage and hollyhock all attract butterflies and would be great additions to this type of garden.

Awesome Idea #5: TINKERBELL'S GARDEN

This is a great option if you're growing your garden indoors, because you can do a lot in a small space. Choose plenty of low-growing, tiny-leafed plants, and those with hanging bell shaped flowers. Create a "carpet" made of thyme and mosses for the fairies to dance on. You can even add a hollow stump with a hole doorway at the base.

Awesome Idea #6: MOVERS & SHAKERS

Plant a garden that includes only plants that are active in some way. For example, a Mimosa has leaves that collapse when touched; the impatiens seed pods explode when touched; the moonlight tepee features night flowering or smelling plants.

Awesome Idea #7: ALPHABET GARDEN

If you have room in your garden for 26 different plants, this is the garden for you. Work with your children to find 26 different types of plants, each starting with one letter from the alphabet. From asters to zinnias, locate flowers and vegetables to fill the alphabet and your garden!