Air Plants are the perfect plants to grow indoors!

Air Plants, Tillandsia Ionantha, are the perfect, easy-care plants to get kids excited about gardening. They are so easy and unique that they don’t even need soil to grow. Just spritz with water once a week and display them in bright, indirect light and they’ll provide years of fun. And kids can be creative in how they display their plants. From sea shells to glass vases filled with colorful sand, sitting on top of wine corks, and more. The possibilities are endless.

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It’s a great time to start seeds

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to start seeds. However, some seeds, such as dahlias, nasturtiums, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, and more, need a little extra time to grow and produce fruit. That’s why it’s best to plant, water, and care for your precious plants indoors before planting them outside. It gives them a head start to grow and produce gorgeous flowers and tasty vegetables and fruit.

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HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Hello everyone, and Happy Earth Day! Today and every day is a great time to get out to improve and enjoy this wonderful planet. Kids, grab your parents, grandparents, friends, and family and get outside to pick up plastic and trash on your walk in the neighborhood (remember to wear gloves). With a little planning, you could plant trees or clean up our rivers, streams, and parks. How about riding a bike, with your parents, to your friend’s house or park instead of taking the car. This cuts down on the fuel and emissions that impact our environment.

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The Outdoor kid gift box giveaway!

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Sign-up today for your chance to win a Green Thumb Club Kid’s Seed-Starting Gift box. The lucky child who receives this gift will have hours of fun planting, nurturing, and finally, seeing the flowers bloom and harvesting the fruit. And there’s a fun scavenger hunt, compass, magnifying glass, and The Outdoor Kid sticker for added fun. One winner will be chosen at random from all entries received. We will reach out and notify the winner after the giveaway ends on April 21, 2021, using the email address provided at the time of entry. GOOD LUCK & check out the other great gift boxes on this site!

Get ready to start seeds

You plant a little black, brown, or tan seed in the soil, carefully water it and wait for it to grow. It may take a few days or weeks, but you check your seeds and see something poking through the soil one morning. It’s exciting to know that something so wonderful that lives, grows, and produces flowers, vegetables, and fruit comes from such a tiny seed. So, get ready to start seeds.

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