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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21968615726884895152011-11-27T15:32:37.223-08:00Gardening For Kids | Garden ResourcesWant to know more about plants? Gardening For Kids provides gardening information about flowers, plant combinations and science information for children who are interested in gardening or are researching for a school science project. Look through the Flower of the Month posts, visit our Kid Critic posts, and find out more about plant combinations.Gardening For Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109256273731293288noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196861572688489515.post-86461318395572957952009-06-30T11:00:00.000-07:002009-06-30T09:33:24.569-07:00Welcome to Gardening For Kids!

Gardening For Kids was originally created in 1998 at Geocities to help children learn more about outdoor gardening. With Geocities closing down in summer of 2009 we decided to set up a blogger version of the Gardening For Kids website so the original children's gardening information will continue to be available to kids of all ages. We hope you enjoy your time visiting Gardening For Kids. Happy

Gardening For Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109256273731293288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196861572688489515.post-28146230874846975592009-06-30T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-30T09:31:06.545-07:00December Flower of the Month

December Flower of the MonthLantanaLantana montevidensisZones 9 to 11Lantana ArtThe flowers are shaped like a small bouquet, in bright colors of yellow, purple and orange mixed colorsThey have many flowers all year long when they live in mild climates Lantana is a wonderful woody plant that is evergreen throughout the year. The leaves have a bitter smell to them and turn a purplish color by Fall.

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November Flower of the MonthColchicumColchicum autumnaleZones 5 to 10Colchicum ArtThe flowers are large, and shaped like a cup, in soft colors of pink, white and purple They flower in Fall, 5 or more huge flowers bloom from each bulbColchicum is also known as Meadow Saffron. They are large flowers that look very much like Crocus. They are also members of the Lily family. Colchicum bloom in the

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October Flower of the MonthBeautyberryCallicarpa bodinieriZones 1-9Beautyberry ArtThe flowers are tiny, shaped in tiny clusters of Lilac The berries that follow the flowers in late Fall are Magenta and hang on the bare branchesThe Beautyberry is a very unusual shrub, full of pale green leaves and tiny little lilac flowers in late summer only an inch wide and so small you hardly notice them. The

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September Flower of the MonthButterfly BushBuddleiaZones 5-9Butterfly Bush ArtThe flowers are cone shaped, similiar to Lilacs, in colors of Purple, White and PinkButterflys love their flowers!The Butterfly Bush is named after the Butterflies who love to visit it's blossoms. This Perennial grows very large, usually up to 6-8 feet tall or even taller! It is known as a shrub, with woody stems you

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August Flower of the MonthLilyZones: 5 to 11Lily ArtThe flowers come in many shades and shapes. They are brightly colored or spotted.The flowers have a trumpet shape and long stems.Lilies are a regal looking plant, they like being in flower beds and in woodland areas too. There are many varieties of Lilies. Their flowers are shaped like a trumpet. Many of the flowers grow to be seven or eight

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July Flower of the MonthFreesiaZones: Not hardy except in mildWinter climates, Zones 9-11Freesia ArtThe flowers are shades and colors mixed together, Blue, Lavender, Magenta, Pink, Purple and more The flowers have a tubuler shape and smell wonderful! This is a wonderful bulb (also known as a corm) that produces many fragrant flowers on wiry stems. They are natives of South Africa, and are

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June Flower of the MonthYarrowAchilleaZones: 3 to 9Yarrow ArtYarrow are tall and feathery: They come in many colors, Yellows, Red and Pastels. They prefer full sun. They are very hardy and grow from 1 to 2 feet tall.They look good with other flowers because: Their puffy flowers float above tall stalks; Butterflies and Bees visit Yarrow often.Yarrow is a wonderful plant that can get very tall!

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May Flower of the MonthNasturtiumTropaeolumZones: AllNasturtium ArtNasturtiums are decorative: They come in bright colors like Orange, Red and Yellow. They like to live in the sun. You can grow them by seed. They are unusual because: They are edible, with fragrant and spicy flowers and leaves which can be used in salads. Nasturtiums are grown best from seed, because they do not like to be

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April Flower of the MonthHelleborus orientalisScilla sibiricaZones:4-5Lenten Rose ArtThe Lenten Rose: Comes in green and shades of Lavender, Magenta, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow. It likes to live in the shade. It does not like to be moved once it's planted.It's a good flower for Spring because: It blooms in cold weather. It reminds you of Easter.The Lenten Rose is a long lived Perennial and

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March Flower of the MonthPrimrosePrimula polyanthaZones: 3-1Primrose Art by KatieThe Primrose comes in many colors: Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow It's a good flower for Spring because: It blooms in cold weather; it looks good in flower pots The Primrose comes in a rainbow of colors and are often a sign of Spring. They look good with Spring blooming bulbs. The many

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February Flower of the MonthGlory-of-the-SnowChionodoxa luciliaeZones 3 to 10Glory-of-the-Snow bloom in early Spring They look best planted in big groups Glory-of-the-Snow is a small bulb that likes to bloom right after Crocus appear. Glory-of-the-Snow likes cold weather best, it peeks out in the coldest weather to welcome Spring. There are up to 8 to 10 1 inch flowers to each short 6 inch stem,

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January Flower of the MonthSiberian SquillScilla sibiricaZones 2 to 8Squill are small bulbs that are very hardy and naturalize easilyThey do well in the Sun or the ShadeSiberian Squill are a wonderful small blue bulb that peeks out in early Spring. There are many different kinds of Squill, Siberian Squill is small but lights up the garden. Blue Squill have a clear bright blue color and hang from

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Kid Critic Daisy PhotoAsteraceae family Zone: VariesDaisy “I adore Daisies. They are a gorgeous flower, and always look so pretty whether regular Daisies or Painted Daisies. I think everyone should have Daisies.” Caitlin Kid Critic, 10th grade The Daisy is a perennial that always looks fresh and wonderful in your garden. It can be used in flower beds, rock gardens, planted in groups and

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Kid Critic Morning Glory Photo Morning Glory “Morning Glories are beautiful flowers. They grow on vines that are long and twisty, and they will grow on anything if you let them. I love Morning Glories and I hope you do too.” Meg Kid Critic Ipomoea purpurea Zone: 3-10 The Morning Glory is a wonderful twining vine that grows very quickly. It likes to grow on a trellis, trees, fences and more

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Kid Critic Rose PhotoRosa Zone: All ZonesRoses “I love roses. They smell good. I think they are pretty.” Skyler Kid Critic, 3rd grade Roses are beautiful and come in many varieties. There are tall single flower stems, climbing roses and roses that have clusters of flowers on one stem, as well as minature versions. Some roses grow 4-5 feet tall! They need full sun and a great deal of care. You

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Kid Critic Black Eyed Susan Photo Black Eyed Susan “I love Black Eyed Susan's and they grow in all types of weather and wind.” Katie Kid Critic, 6th grade Asteraceae Zone 3-10 Height: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 foot Black Eyed Susan's are relatives of wild plants from North America. The flowers are like daisies, with orange and yellow coloring. They are tall and hardy, very easy to grow

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Kid Critic Primrose Art by Katie “Primroses are small and red or other colors with yellow centers. Their leaves look like lettuce. They are nice to look at because of their different colors and their fine petaled shape.” KatieKid CriticPrimroses are a valued plant in the early spring garden, blooming with bright colors of pink, red and yellow. Their leaves look wrinkly and are very green.

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Science Project ResourcesFunology.com Just as it says, lots of fun and science info too. Kid's Tools for Searching This is an awesome collection of search tools to help you find what you need for your project.Kids Turn Central Science and botany links for your science project.Explorations 4 Kids Plant science projects from A to Z. Kids Online ResourcesOnline resources for kid's science and

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HEATHS & HEATHERS Spring Torch Drawing Heath Erica Heather Calluna vulgaris Zone: Varies with plantsWell, what is the difference between Heaths & Heathers? Have dense, needle-like leaves and rarely need trimming except for shaping, the flowers are larger than Heather flowers and bell shaped.The leaves are small and wonderfully colored, with flowers that usually grow on one side of the

Gardening For Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109256273731293288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196861572688489515.post-78119030967508523062009-06-12T08:00:00.000-07:002009-06-23T20:12:05.636-07:00Sunflower - Kid Friendly Plants

Kid-Friendly Plants SunflowerHelianthus annuusAll ZonesThe Sunflower is an Annual, which means it has to be planted every year. It is easy to grow. Birds like the seeds, the same sunflower seeds we like to eat! The giant Sunflower can grow up to 10-feet tall or more, with 8- to 14-inch wide flowers! There are smaller versions too. The Sunflower likes warm weather and sun. It blooms in the Summer,

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Kid-Friendly Plants Lambs EarStachys bizantinaZones: 4 to 9This type of Lambs Ear is called Silver Carpet because of it's silvery color. It's a Perennial which means it doesn't have to be planted every year, but keeps growing. The leaves are woolly, downy and soft. Other kinds have gray leaves. Some Lambs Ear have pink or purple flowers that grow up on spikes above the leaves (but Silver Carpet

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Kid-Friendly Plants Grape Hyacinth Muscari Zone: 3 - 8 Grape Hyacinth is a Bulb, which is a kind of flower that contains everything it needs in it to grow except water! This bulb is good to use for the Spring. You can plant the bulbs 1 inch apart, then watch as the many leaves come up straight and curve over. They usually start coming up in late January or early February. You'll see a stem

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Kid-Friendly PlantsBalloon Flower Platycodon grandiflora Zone: 3 - 9 The Balloon Flower gets it's name from the round shape of it's flower before it opens up, which looks like a balloon! They are round until the flower gets ready to open, then it has 2 inch blooms that opens to 5 points. It is a Perennial, and likes Sun with a little shade from hot Summer afternoons. It has bright Blue

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Here are some of my favorite combinations of plants Bearded Iris and YarrowBearded Iris and Yarrow both can withstand poor soil, they are a perfect combination for their hardiness. Try Moonshine Yarrow (a bright yellow with defined flower heads) with a Blue variety of Bearded Iris for a striking color combination. Both are tall, give them room to grow, Moonshine spreads out and Iris should

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SnowdropGalanthus nivalisZones: 3 to 9 Snowdrops are a wonderful little bulb that come out very early in the year. The white petals have a light green tip, and the flowers hang like a small lantern to welcome Spring. The common Snowdrop grows from 4-6 inches tall with 1 inch flowers and like growing at the base of shady trees. They multiply well and can be left undivided for many years.

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CrocusCrocus vernusZones: 3 to 10 Crocus have corms which are like bulbs (just like Iris have rhizomes, they are all generally called bulbs, but these have different shapes). You plant Crocus corms 5 inches deep. Their leaves look like blades of grass, which is why many people plant them in a lawn area. They are also good companions for almost any Spring bulb or flower because they are not

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DaffodilNarcissusZones: 4 to 11 Daffodils have always been a sign of Spring arriving. They are easy to grow and the bulbs multiply in the ground every year. They don't mind cold or hot weather. Flower colors are usually white or yellow, sometimes with other colors like orange or pink in the center. There are large and minature Daffodils, from 6 to 10 inches for dwarf varities, up to 1-1

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TulipTulipaZones: 3 to 10 Tulips are one of the favorite flowers in a Spring garden. There are a wide variety of colors, heights and forms. They grow from 1 foot to 2 1/2 feet tall, and can be 5 to 8 inches wide. Plant them deep, about 5-8 inches down (the largest bulbs go the deepest). They like partial to full sun. Some popular Tulips are Darwin and a striped kind called Rembrants.

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IrisIris pseudacorusZones: 3 to 10This is a Bearded Iris, in the color Blue (which is sometimes more like purple) and many variations between. They are extremely easy to grow and divide, and come in many rainbow colors (every color except red). They get their name from a fuzzy looking petal that hangs down like a beard. They are generally large and tall, but there is a dwarf variety that is

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SOIL: You always want to start with good soil, you may want to purchase a testing kit from a local garden center to find out what your soil needs. You want soil that crumbles easily in your hands. Sometimes you have to add sand, clay and compost to get the type of soil that grows plants best. You may need to turn your soil with a shovel and add soil amendments in order to get the best soil.

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BULBS ARE: A general name for "true bulbs" (such as Tulips), as well as tubers (Begonias), corms (Crocus) and rhizomes (Iris). Some of them look different but they all store up food inside themselves in the ground, kind of like their own storage place.WHEN: Know when to plant the bulb: if it is a Spring blooming bulb, plant in the Fall; if it is a Fall blooming bulb, plant in Spring. If you

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Gardening For Kids topics include basic gardening tips, information about flower bulbs, flower archives with information about specific flowers, flower combinations for the garden, kid-friendly plants, information about heaths and heather plants, and plant facts as well as gardening and science project that may be helpful for kid's science projects.

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