Autumn is finally here. You can feel it in the crisp air and see it in the orange, brown and yellow leaves adorning the trees. Children love to play in nature - to sow seeds and plant plants with children is therefore a perfect autumn activity.
Many people think of autumn as the end of everything, but it doesn't have to be! For some flowers and plants, autumn is the start of a new and long life. Florist Julia Gillan offers tips on how to plant with children and which plants are perfectly suited to autumn.
- Heather is a classic for autumn, it is so resistant to the cold. It's a flower that really brightens up the garden or balcony. It's also easy to look after," says Julia.
What is the most fun thing about working with plants?
- It's so nice and cool to see them grow, to be able to follow a process, from sowing a seed to a fully grown plant," she says.
What to consider when planting plants with children?
- Children need to be involved from the beginning and really feel like they are part of the whole process. For example, that they help water and replant the plants. Otherwise, most children quickly lose interest in planting," she says.
Julia explains that she started planting flowers herself as a child and that it helped her form a better relationship with nature. Planting plants with children doesn't have to be difficult either, it's a simple activity during babysitting services with a Nanny.
- When children understand that plants are alive, that they have photosynthesis and a life cycle, they have a greater respect for nature. It makes children really want to take care of life on Earth and our planet.
3 tips to start planting as a beginner
1. Choose plants that are right for you. If that means choosing plants that are in season or that are adapted for your growing conditions. Planting should be done on the premise that you can take care of what is sown.
2. always start with good soil. It all starts in the soil, because investing in good, nutritious soil is just as important as investing in good seeds.
3. don't forget to look after your seedlings often! They are fragile and need attention.
/Childminder Rakel
