Continuing to engage children in gardening ft. Steph Haydon

Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast

In this episode, we tackle some fantastic questions from both parents and kids around engaging children in gardening and handling common parenting challenges. Steph from Home Grown with the Haydens asks a critical question: How do we keep children engaged in gardening and get them away from screens? We explore creative ways to make gardening fun and appealing to kids, helping them embrace the outdoors as an exciting alternative to screen time.

Ella, 9, from Liverpool asks, What’s the easiest vegetable to grow in the school garden? We offer simple, kid-friendly advice to help young gardeners get started with crops that are easy to grow and rewarding to harvest.

Finally, we hear from Jessica, 28, from Bristol, who’s struggling with her toddler’s tantrums. We share some practical tips on how gardening can be a calming activity for little ones and offer insights into handling difficult emotions through nature.

It’s a packed episode with plenty of ideas on nurturing a love for gardening and managing parenting challenges with the help of the natural world!

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