things to grow for a 3 year old + one more thing.

tickb26

hi i hope im in the right place.

i want to start growing things with my little boy but as am on a small budget and dont know anything about gardening thought i would ask here.

so if any one has any ideas i would be very greatful

Tickb26 xoxox

robnye

cress is the quickest.

try tomatos
cut end of carrot leave in water, once sprouted, plant
flowers!

tickb26

thank you robnye i'll go shopping today.

can i grow the tomatos in pots inside?

Becles

Sunflowers are fun as they can grow massive!

If you have other little ones nearby, you can give seedlings away and see who can grow the biggest one.

tickb26

thak you becles i dont have any other kids near by but we could have a comp between alex (my boy) and his dad and me.

good luck with the baby.

MKwife

One of the best veg to grow with kids is Radish!!

They start sprouting within 3-4 days of planting so at least it will hold their interest.

angelavdavis

Shake some cress seeds into the toe end of old pair of tights and fill with soil, tie in a knot and put the knotted end into a jamjar of water. Decorate the front with a face and the cress will grow to become hair! It should only take a couple of weeks before the hair starts appearing.

LJM

my daughter made these at school they called them mr.cressheads they looked great.we tomatoes on our windowsill at mo waiting to come up plus runner beans we started off,potatoes are quite easy.im giving strawberries ago soon with my girls

tickb26

Thank you to all for your help but just one more thing. Where is the best place to get all that i need to grow the toms and things. I looked yesterday where i thought i could get fun things like woolworths and tesco but they were quite expensive should i go to a garden center or b&q some place like that.

please can some one help me?

tickb26

please can some one help me on where to get the things i need from as have tried woolworths and tesco for fun stuff but found them to be a bit pricey for what you got.

angie_loves_veg

What things do you actually need?

If you mean compost, then you are best off going to a garden centre, or DIY store, or wilkinsons if there is one near you.
If you mean pots, then either try making them yourself from newspaper (I have made literally hundreds of these things)
http://www.wizer.co.uk/?p=29
or again, go to a garden centre, or (what I also do) reuse packaging - eg the tub your toms etc come in from the supermarket! Even an old tin can with holes punched in the bottom would serve as a chrome style modern planter!