Children’s Garden - Mint
Mint is a good plant for children to grow, because it is:
- tough - can stand hoeing, pulling etc
- vigorous - grows quickly, so is satisfying
- frequently used - making it seem worthwhile
- safe to handle - no thorns or allergies
Find a small area which can be handed over to the child.
Mark it off with sticks, stones or bricks
Help clear the weeds & dig the soil
Plant runners of mint, begged from a neighbour, or from the garden center
Water well
Remember to ask for supplies of mint, from the child gardener, for:
- flavouring new potatoes, peas etc
- salads
- mint sauce - chop the mint, just cover with boiling water, add Equal quantities of vinegar & a spoon of sugar
- mint jelly - add chopped mint to a lemon jelly, or apple jelly
Hi Topveg
I was very pleased to find this tip for the young gardener. My son is nearly 3 and loves helping in the garden we are just thinking about establishing a small veg garden so he can see where his food comes from and get involed in planting and maintain the veg garden. I think this will be a great plant for us to start with and we will look forward to some lovely homemade mint sauce!
Many Thanks
Comment by Georgina - April 2, 2007 7:09 pm
Hi Georgina
Glad you are getting your son involved in gardening. I am sure it will give him endless pleasure. Have a go at broad beans, too, the seeds are just big enough for him to hold. See http://topveg.com/2007/01/22/broad-beans-are-good-vegetables-for-children-to-grow/
Best wishes
TopVeg
Comment by TopVeg - April 2, 2007 9:46 pm