The best plants for gardening with kids
Zucchini, Squash and Pumpkin
These vines grow quickly, produce large edible flowers and look like they came from outer space, with clinging tendrils. Zucchini produce all summer long, while squash and pumpkins give little green thumbs something to look forward to in the fall.
MilkweedÂ
Growing these fascinating wildflowers is good for the environment, and with any luck, they?ll become home to a monarch chrysalis or two. The gorgeous pink flowers of this indigenous plant smell like honey?and feel neat, too?and the young pods are edible!
Catnip, Cat Grass and Citronella
Got a kitty at home" Plant some cat grass or catnip in a pot and place it somewhere where your furry friend can enjoy it. Citronella is ideal for deterring pesky mosquitoes. Sunflowers
These cheerful summer flowers are great for a few reasons: They grow quickly, can reach impressive heights and in the fall, produce hundreds of tasty seeds for roasting or sharing with birds and squirrels through the winter.
Tomatoes
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