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Homeschool beginner garden unit study and how-to ideas!
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as a passionate gardener and homeschool mom, these are my favorite must-have essentials for starting a gardening curriculum, lessons, and ideas for DIY projects with kids. from books, garden beds, soil ammendments-- i got you!
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Books that are garden themed for homeschoolers I love
 
Everything you need to START your homeschool garden
 
Curriculum and lesson plans to use with gardening for homeschoolers and kids

Books that are garden themed for homeschoolers I love

As a homeschool mom, I love books that are both educational and fun! These have a lot of hands on projects that your kids will love (even if you don’t homeschool)
 
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Wonderful ideas for children on gardening, sustainability, and projects. great for all ages!
The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities
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gardening projects for kids! There’s 30 great ideas here
Let's Get Gardening Book
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this is just a cute little read. story time!
Planting a Rainbow
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an introduction to botany for kids! they can learn about native pollinators and plants
Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids
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lots of great activities with this book
Exploring Nature Activity Book: 50 Outdoor Projects
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learning just became nostalgic with this one! my favorite childhood author's take on the life of a seed
How Does a Seed Sprout? Life Cycles - Eric Carle
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hands on project book!
Gardening for Kids: Fun STEAM Projects
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on our reading list! looks so cute
Messy McFarlen's Tomato Garden Picture Book
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this book has sooo much great info!
Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners Guide
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love this book! my oldest loved the illustrations
My First Garden: For Little Gardeners
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amazing book for kids on gardening! there is a wealth of knowledge here.
Square Foot Gardening with Kids: Learn Together
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Everything you need to START your homeschool garden

the nitty gritty of starting! basically all the basics and bigger things you will need to be successful 

 
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these are sooo easy to put together and are such a great size for your garden bed.
Land Guard 8x4x1 ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit
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the perfect size thats not too overwhelming! i have my tomatoes in these and they are doing great. easy to put together too!
AHEONLAR 2 Pack 4x2x1ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed
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Gardening basics start with great soil! starting a compost pile comes with SO much education for your learner (and you!)
Miracle-Gro Dual Chamber Compost Tumbler 105L
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all the tools you need are included! and comes with a bag-- a total must have!
CHRYZTAL Stainless Steel Gardening Tool Set
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a great way to introduce the science of your soil! ph test kit
2-in-1 Soil Test Kit for pH & Nitrogen
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i love having grow bags! easy to move around and a great price too. these are perfect for your garden and for kiddos too
Gardzen 6-Pack 30 Gallon Aeration Grow Bags
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this was really easy to put up, and my kids were able to help too! great for those on a budget
Portable Greenhouse
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Curriculum and lesson plans to use with gardening for homeschoolers and kids

as a homeschool mom, teaching my kids how to garden was a must! we love these. they have been a huge game changer as for curriculum, lessons, etc. 

 
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Lesson plans and more for homeschoolers
Garden Curriculum: Lesson Plans for Elementary
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This is basically everything you need for organizing !
Garden Printable
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Love a good digital download for elementary kids!
Childrens Garden Planner
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So many great unit study ideas here! Most digital downloadable you can just save and print! So convenient
Garden Unit Study
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