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I home school and I want to start an herb garden with our kids. Which herbs are the easiest and safe for children? My kids are 9 and 5 if that information makes a difference.
Herbs for kids
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Hi Kimberly,
I think this will help http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/how-to-grow-your-own-herb-garden
Good luck with your garden.
I think this will help http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/how-to-grow-your-own-herb-garden
Good luck with your garden.
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The first herb I grew as a kid was mint 
I enjoyed it immensely, because mint is so easy to propagate, so when I saw my new plants thrived got very excited. I definitely recommend you to try with mint first Kids will enjoy being able to propagate it!
I enjoyed it immensely, because mint is so easy to propagate, so when I saw my new plants thrived got very excited. I definitely recommend you to try with mint first Kids will enjoy being able to propagate it!
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Sounds like a great idea!
I think that all herbs are very easy to grow My favorite are mint, basil and lemon balm, because they grow fast and smell really nice.
If you want to see my indoor herb garden, I posted photos of it in this thread: https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/new-herb-garden.7869/
I think that all herbs are very easy to grow
My favorite are mint, basil and lemon balm, because they grow fast and smell really nice.If you want to see my indoor herb garden, I posted photos of it in this thread: https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/new-herb-garden.7869/
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Nasturtiums might be fun. The seeds are big enough for little hands, the flowers are pretty, and both the flowers and the leaves are edible. (Might be easier to get them to eat a salad! 
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Oh! And the bean in a paper towel is almost mandatory!
)Oh! And the bean in a paper towel is almost mandatory!
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From this website:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/08/010828075659.htm
I got this :
I don't know how easy it is to grow, but it sounds like it'll help make outside safe!!
I'm going to put catnip on the "seeds to buy" list! (I can see it now... all the cats are going to turn into little Nip-heads. )
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/08/010828075659.htm
I got this :
I don't know how easy it is to grow, but it sounds like it'll help make outside safe!!
I'm going to put catnip on the "seeds to buy" list! (I can see it now... all the cats are going to turn into little Nip-heads.
)
NatalieW
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How fun! I homeschool too and we did a lot of little gardens when my kids were small! Kids tend to like herbs that are fragrant and fun... also ones they can easily recognize. mints, lavender, rosemary, dill (they know this from pickles and you can even grow cucumbers and make your own as a school project) ... lemon balm smells great and feverfew is nice to grow to help aid in fevers in kids. Chamomile is one of the safest and best herbs for all sorts of childhood illnesses ...and they can also learn about using the weeds in your yard as herbs! Dandelions, plantain and clover are some that are very useful... I have written about them all in a few magazines. Kids love to find out that dandelions can be eaten and are good for you!
NatalieW
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From this website:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/08/010828075659.htm
I got this :
I don't know how easy it is to grow, but it sounds like it'll help make outside safe!!
I'm going to put catnip on the "seeds to buy" list! (I can see it now... all the cats are going to turn into little Nip-heads.
If you do buy catnip essential oil, make sure to dilute it very well ...it is kid safe, but it is also very strong and needs to be used at a very low rate... 1-3% usage rate to oil or alcohol that you blend it with.