On just a six-foot-square piece of land, you can create a colorful child-size wonderland filled with a few fast-growing veggies, fruits, and flowers. A simple bamboo-pole tepee covered with morning glory and pumpkin vines adds an irresistible element of fun where kids can hide and play. While the vines grow, seed the ground within the ring of poles with radishes. By the time your root crop matures enough to harvest, the vines will be starting to shade the space. Other edible favorites that children can snack on right from the plants include luscious tomatoes and sweet strawberries. Marigolds and tall sunflowers add some cheerful floral color, too.
Plants for Creating the Small Children's Vegetable Garden Plan
- 'Baby Boo' pumpkin
- 'Jack-be-little' pumpkin
- 'Heavenly Blue' morning glory
- 'Mammoth' or 'California Greystripe' sunflower
- 'Easter Egg' radish
- 'Tristar' or 'Ozark Beauty' strawberry
- 'Sungold' tomato
- Marigold (Sophia mix)
If you aren't able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting.
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