Growing Herbs with your Children

Herbs are some of the best plants for children to garden with. Most are ornamental, smell lovely and taste great. The youngest growth on most herbs is the tasiest so pinch out the tips to encourage lots of new shoots.

Mint

One plant will grow large and be sufficient for one family

• Plant: All year
• Harvest: All year
• Container: Pot - they spread too much in the ground
• Location: Indoor window sill (alternative location: outdoor space)
• What to sow: Plant

Mint can be grown indoors or out over the summer, and indoors all through the winter. Buy a young plant - spearmint or peppermint grow well. Place the plant in a 12 inch pot. Water it and place it on a sunny windowsill or in a sunny spot outside.
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Watch this space more herbs to follow soon

Getting Started: Easy Grow Plants and Food with your Kids
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Growing Crops in Pots with Children
Growing Vegetables with Children
Growing Cut 'n' Come Again with Children
Growing Fruit with Children
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