Nature Study: 24 Spring Flowers & Fun Activities!
So you've decided to start a beautiful Spring Garden with flowers but you're not sure what flowers to grow. We've got you covered in this blog post! Here's a list of child-friendly spring flowers to grow in North America, along with additional gardening tips and fun extension activities for elementary-age children: 1. Daffodils (Narcissus): - Gardening Tip: Plant daffodils in well-drained soil and in a sunny or partially shaded location. - Fun Extension Activity: Have children create daffodil-themed artwork using paper, paint, and other craft materials. 2. Tulips (Tulipa) - Gardening Tip : Plant tulip bulbs in the fall for spring blooms, and protect them from squirrels by covering the bulbs with wire mesh. - Fun Extension Activity: Organize a tulip bulb planting day with children, teaching them about bulb anatomy and proper planting techniques. 3. Sunflowers (Helianthus): - Gardening Tip : Sunflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Encourage
