Little Sprout
Sure, you want to teach your kids about conservation and carbon footprints, but we suggest a more playful approach: Give them the tools to dig in the dirt and let them grow a little seedling—or a whole garden—of their own. Who better to save the planet than a budding generation of nature lovers?
By Meryl Levin
- Tiny Tools
This colorful trio comes with a watering can and a tote.
Garden-tool set, $15, Home Goods.
- A Kid-Size Hauler
So even little gardeners can pull their weight.
Mini wheelbarrow, $44, Radio Flyer, Montessori Services.
- Mushroom Garden
It grows right in the box without any sunlight.
Mushroom-growing kit, $20, Montessori Services.
- A Plant that Eats Bugs
Plant the seed in the pot and watch it grow and feed.
Venus-flytrap kit, $6, Sprout Home.
- Bloom Sprinklers
Just shake them out over the soil and you're done.
Seed shakers, $15 each, Smith and Hawken.
- Recycled Planters
Newspapers are easily moldable and biodegradable.
Paper-pot maker, $17, National Gardening Association.
- Colorful Kicks
Special shoes for the task will always get them excited.
Kids' wellies, $68, Lilly Pulitzer.
- A Dry-Soil Detector
The light flashes when it's time to water.
Digital plant-moisture sensor, $10, Thirsty Light.
