Make a Mini Magic Garden with Your Kids

From Good Housekeeping

Have your kids take on this whimsical project, and watch their imagination take off! All you need are a few simple ingredients, and a little creativity. Parenting plus: Gardening with your kids teaches patience. Plant a few seeds and encourage your kids to check their progress - it'll be a growth experience for everyone.

What You'll Need

• Dirt

• Planter or pot

• Flowers

• Rocks

• Birdhouse (buy one for $7 to $9 at joann.com, and decorate it with paint and glitter)

• Planting tools (we dig The Junior Gardening Kit, $25 at seedling.com)

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