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From sunflowers and strawberries, to trolleys and watering cans, let the kids prun and plant as they please

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Gardening teaches children the source of food and flowers, and instills their sense of responsibility-if they want the garden to flourish, they must take care of their garden

We live in a world that is increasingly dominated by technology. Our devices make our lives faster, easier, and in some cases safer in many ways.

But too much screen time can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health-think about bad sleeping habits, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Putting down the equipment and getting close to nature is one of the best ways for each of us to counteract global technology addiction, and it is also a wonderful way to nurture children.

Gardening has many benefits for children. In addition to all the fresh air, it not only teaches children the source of food and flowers, but also cultivates a sense of responsibility for planting plants-if they want their gardens to flourish, they must take care of their gardens.

Children have a sensory wonderland within reach-smells, textures, tastes, colors and even outside sounds are very rich.

Gardening is also a patient master class, even for adults. But all the waiting for the reward is of course the first small shot passed, which is evidence that hard work is rewarded.

When this moment comes, the joy and surprise on the little face are unmatched by expensive toys or TikTok.

Children are also encouraged to get their hands dirty while gardening. This may not be great for any parent's laundry schedule, but it is very important for the health of the child.

Due to the microorganisms in the soil, it not only strengthens the immune system, but also helps to increase self-esteem-especially when raising girls, which has long encouraged girls to be clean and beautiful, rather than wild and adventurous.

The children’s gardening kit includes a set of tools for digging, raking and potting, or a seed set and planting instructions. Many have watering cans and sometimes even carts.

In this review, we provide a variety of options, including ideas and suits suitable for families with limited or no outdoor space. We also tried to pay attention to the budget-two of the kits only cost £5.

You can trust our independent review. We may earn commissions from some retailers, but we will never allow this to influence choices, which are based on real-world tests and expert advice. This income helps fund the journalism of The Independent.

These tools—watering can, trowel, fork, and rake—are neatly packed in a small, bright canvas bag with a large pocket. It is easy to carry and light in weight. This material is tough and durable, so it can withstand the various factors and usual wear and tear of a busy garden. Each tool is well-made and easy to operate with small hands.

This set can be personalized is a great coup-which kid doesn't like something made specifically for them? This is also really good value for money. If it can also be used as a handbag, don't be surprised: our testers took her to the supermarket.

Strawberries are one of the most pleasant plants-they look beautiful and can produce delicious fruits. Not only that, they will grow like weeds. All this makes them an easy and satisfying plant for children to take care of. This set is simple-a beautiful painted metal pot, a bag of seeds and some compost. All you need is water and a little sunshine. The preparation part is very enjoyable because it involves water-swelled compost pellets-we guarantee that this is a highly exciting moment. This is an absolute bargain and will bring so much fun.

Mother Nature can ask a lot of questions in the minds of curious young people. But "Where did the tree come from?" It is now possible to actually answer through an activity that will never be forgotten.

The kit is contained in the most gorgeous natural burlap bag and includes all the components needed to plant a tree-except for the tree seeds your child plans to plant (winged seeds, berries or nuts are all viable options). There is a beautifully crafted Kent & Stow trowel, specially designed for children’s small hands, and two compostable planters for planting.

But perhaps the cutest thing—and of course our four-year-old tester thinks so—is the laminated reference guide of seeds and trees, with beautiful illustrations. This is indeed one of the best educational tools-especially when children do not know they are learning.

Best for: Learn about different plants

This box contains the seeds of four different hardy plants: sunflower, tomato, arugula and cabbage. It also contains several compost trays, two planting bags, and instructions on how to turn seeds into a garden! You will need to have your own flower pots, but fortunately, these flower pots are not difficult to obtain. While you are waiting for the seedlings to sprout, there are other guides to guide you on what to make and do in the garden or park! It turns out that our 4-year-old tester has made no less than 11 DIY flower rabbits.

The best part is that it comes in a flat package, which is very suitable for posting via a letter box. They are also very suitable for children with limited outdoor space, because all seeds can be planted in pots and kept on the windowsill or balcony.

Best for: Growing your own larvae

The kit is very chic-parents will inevitably want one. The reality that this beautiful box might end up being worn and muddy would be disturbing-but what use are they if gardening tools never touch the soil?

Inside you will find a rake, shovel, watering can, three terracotta pots, as well as carrot seeds, radish seeds and cherry tomato seeds. The promise of growing real food from these tiny seeds is overwhelming for our two to four-year-old testers, and parents should be ready to hear "Where is the carrot?" Immediately after the first watering of the buried seeds Repeat literally. This is a lovely way to introduce children to growing agricultural products-we are happy that the design of the box and the contents is very tasteful.

This simple set of three essential tools—a shovel, a fork, and a rake with a wooden handle and rope loop—is an ideal starter kit for little gardeners. Despite their low price, they are beautifully made and very sturdy-they are not toys. We like these colors and think it is an absolute bargain.

We refuse anyone to find a child who is not immediately attracted to the wheelbarrow-there is something so alluring about this structure. The problem is that children often need to touch the handle, let alone push the handle. This is where this mini trolley comes in. It is very suitable for children from 2 to 6 years old, and it is very easy to push. Our four-year-old gardener likes the little bug illustration inside.

You have to put them all together, but don't panic, it is idiot-proof and you don't need any tools. We went from packaging to fully working in about ten minutes. The long-handled trowel is actually very effective, capable of hardy garden tasks such as weeding and planting. We found that the beauty of this installation is that children can respond to what their parents do in the garden-but on a smaller scale.

Best for: Protecting the hands of the little gardener

This is a very cute suit-our two-year-old tester immediately fell in love with the soft mint tones of the tool and the cute hedgehog pattern on the watering can and gloves. Cotton gloves are probably the most popular-they even walk in places without gardening features and full sun. The rake and shovel are made of steel and wood-they are sturdy and durable tools that can withstand a lot of excavation.

Children without a garden have no reason not to experience the joy of planting seeds and watching them grow. This plant laboratory is designed to be taken care of indoors (preferably on the windowsill). Due to its small scale, it is a good way for beginner gardeners to practice.

Please note-this takes a while to set up and is very cumbersome. But for families who are keen on challenging team projects, this will definitely be very popular. You can find a lot of satisfaction simply by building a greenhouse with its own pretty good irrigation system (don’t worry you don’t have to build it-it’s already integrated into the base).

Includes four small jars and two sets of different lettuce seeds. However, encourage young gardeners to try different seeds-pick them from supermarkets or garden centers. In this collection there is a comprehensive guide on growing seeds, plant growth and greenhouses-this is a good cry for older kids who have a deeper understanding of science.

Oskar & Catie's personalized gardening bag attracts many boxes at very low prices. It is cute, practical and durable. However, if you want to get the most results with little elbow fat or money, then Taylors Bulbs is your best choice. You can grow your own strawberry set.

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