Flower and Vegetable Word Search

Directions: Find the words in the puzzle. The words can be found either up and down, side-to-side, diagonal, spelled forward or backward. Either print off the game and complete it by hand, or complete the game online at Flower and Vegetable Garden word search.

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Vegetable Garden Word Search

Directions: Find the words in the puzzle. The words can be found either up and down, side-to-side, diagonal, spelled forward or backward. Either print off the game and complete it by hand, or complete the game online at Vegetable Garden word search.

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Build a Bean Tower Activity

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Garden Scavenger Hunt

This is a fun activity to help you become more familiar with your outdoor garden area.

Do not collect these items, just check them off your list as you find them. Add up the points when you are done. Please do not damage or injure any of the plants or insects on your list. Print a copy of the list below to take into the garden with you. Scavenger Hunt List, pdf. 

Add up the points when you are done. Have fun and good luck!!

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Composting for Kids

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Zoo Garden Plant List
lamb's ear 
catnip 
bee balm 
dandelion 
elephant garlic 
foxglove 
horse radish 
snake root 
butterfly weed 
cardinal flower 
cow slip 
cranesbill 
toad flax 
oxeye 
turtle head 
spider wort
spider flower 
skunk cabbage 
horehound 
solomon's seal 
tiger's jaw 
stork's bill 
sheep's bit 
rattlesnake master 
heron's bill 
harebell 
fox's brush 

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Gardening Book List for Children

Gardening Book List for Children
TitleAuthorGrade Level
Sunflower House Eve Bunting K-3
A Seed Grows : My First Look at a Plant's Life Cycle (My First

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1. Collect mature flowers and vegetables. Seeds will be located in the base of the flower.

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Make a Scarecrow

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Salsa Gardening

Love salsa? Grow a salsa garden this year. In your salsa garden plan to grow three vegetables and three herbs.

Parsley is a biennial herb that has flat leaf or curly leaf varieties. Plant 2 or 3 plants in your garden.

Basil - There are several kinds of basil varieties, but sweet basil is recommended for your salsa garden. Basil is an annual herb and you can plant 2 to 3 plants.

Cilantro is a very strong herb. It is an annual and easy to start from seed. Plant 2 or 3 plants in your garden.

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