A Child’s Garden

 

Children love to plant things and watch them grow. A child’s garden could be anything from a few containers on a balcony to an exciting secret hideaway.

This garden includes flowers, vegetables and fruits, all of which have a special fascination for children. It is designed for a sunny location and will cover an area approximately 20 ft. x 20 ft. Prepare the garden bed before planting by using 1/ organic matter, 1/3 sand and 1/ existing soil. Add 5-10-5 fertilizer at the recommended rate and use Upstart at the time of planting, to stimulate new root development.
 

Common Name	Color	Height/Spread	Bloom Time	No. of Plants
1. Blueberries	-	2 – f ft. / 3 – 4 ft.	Summer	3
2. Lambs Ear	Silver Foliage	1 ft. / 1.5 ft.	All Year	5
3. Yarrow	Various	2 – 3 ft. / 2 ft.	Summer	3
4. Balloon Flower	Blue / White	1 – 2 ft. / 1 ft.	Summer	5
5. Money Plant	Silver Seed Pods	2.5 ft. / 2 ft.	Fall	3
6. Sunflower	Yellow	6 ft. / 2 ft.	Summer	3
7. Cherry Tomatoes	-	5 ft. / 2.5 ft.	Summer - Fall	3
8. Pumpkins	-	2 ft. / 8 ft.	Fall	1
9. Pansies	Various	8 – 8”	Spring - Fall	6
10. Lettuce	-	8” / 1ft.	Spring & Fall	6
11. Snapdragon	Various	8-12” / 3	Spring - Fall	6
12. Strawberries	-	6” / 1 ft.	Summer	25

Creeping Thyme, Hens & Chicks or Irish Moss can be planted between stepping stones.

Possible substitutions:

Bleeding Heart, Canterbury Bells, Radishes, Beans. Chinese Lantern, Butterfly Weed, Coral Bells

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