Fall can be such a fun time in the garden and
including your kids is these fun and fantastic projects can only put a smile on
their sweet faces. Parents Magazine came up with 15 fabulous
ideas and these are my top six.
1. Frame Your Fall
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Gather a few fall leaves from your garden and turn them into works of art. Press your leaves between a glass frame, and display them on your mantle all year 'round.
2. Fall
Preserves
Photo credit: Andy Lyons
Your kids may love collecting leaves in the
fall, but they won't last forever. Preserve a few leaves by dipping them into
some liquid wax (you can use a melted candle or some melted beeswax). Hang your
leaves to dry, and use them for home decorations through the year.
3. Herbs
and Spices
Photo credit: Marty Baldwin
Your mini pumpkins can be more than just
decoration - hollow out the inside, fill with soil, and plant some herbs and
spices. They'll look great on your windowsill, and they'll make your fall
cooking even tastier.
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4. Veg
Out!
Photo credit: Greg Scheidemann
Plant some fall veggies in mini pots and line
them on your windowsill. To remember which pot holds your leeks, radishes, or
turnips, stick a fork in each and slip the seed packet card between the prongs.
5. Birdseed
Feeder
Photo credit: Andre Baranowski
Turn your bird bath into a beautiful birdseed
feeder by hollowing out a pumpkin and filling it with seeds
6. Butterfly
Feeder
Photo credit: Peter Krumhardt
Butterflies can be a beautiful addition to
your yard or garden. Fill a jar or tin can with some colorful flowers--the
brighter the better because butterflies are attracted to color--and add a
little sponge or cotton ball soaked in sugar water. Soon you'll see butterflies
flitting all over your garden. Add an artificial butterfly to the can for the
full effect!
If you would like to see the remaining 11 fall
gardening ideas, click Parents Magazine!
