Growing green thumbs: kids in the garden - a list by espy

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Kids and gardening are a natural match. Here's some of my favorite products to keep gardening fun & educational.

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Spy-Cam Birdhouse

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Spy on our feathered friends day and night with this cool birdhouse with built in infrared camera! Come with 100' cable for attaching to computer or TV.

Updated May 28, 2008

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Worm-Vue Wonders

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Oscar the grouch isn't the only one who can have a pet worm! Three types of soil let kids get an up close and personal view of the crucial work that worms do. Comes with food, magnifying glass, escape proof case, soil, experiment book and coupon for 200 worms.

Updated May 28, 2008

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Photo Stepping Stone

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Help kids leave a more permanent mark in the garden with this DIY photo stepping stone kit. Comes with plenty of stickers, colored backdrops for photos, and letters- as well as all the other stuff you need. A great way to work on the garden on a rainy day!

Updated May 28, 2008

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Plug and Grow Planter

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Even kids without a big backyard garden can grow great plants with this awesome hanging planter that supports up to ten different plants. Just hang it from your deck, fire escape or outside a window and water!

Updated May 28, 2008

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Paper Pot Maker

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Recycle newspaper into starter pots for young plants using this simple wooden form and press. Simple enough for kids with cutting a folding skills.

Updated May 28, 2008

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Bokashi

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Bokashi composting uses micro-organism rich grains & sugar to ferment all your kitchen scraps (meats and dairy included!) in a short 10-14 days once filled. This small container is perfect for urban gardeners & would be a wonderful way to let kids take charge of composting efforts.

Updated May 28, 2008

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Noodlehead Sprinkler

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Stop watering the driveway... and entertain the kids with this spiffy noodlehead sprinker! The 12 noodle nozzles (say 10x fast!) can be pointed to direct water exactly where it's needed.

Updated May 28, 2008

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6-Piece Kids' Tool Set

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Sized right for kids to use and built tough enough to survive the experience this set of 6 gardening tools (shovel, hoe, steel rake, leaf rake, hand trowel and hand cultivator) will get the job done year after year.

Updated May 28, 2008

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