🎣 Gone Fishing 🐟

Hello Gardeners! Summer is all about the outdoors - taking time to relax in nature and reflect on the day. Being outdoors decreases stress, improves mood, and encourages connection to something bigger than yourself! Today's craft is inspired by all the amazing dad's out there - it's our Upcycled Fish Craft, just in time for Father's Day! Scroll down for step-by-step instructions! Here is what you'll need: Egg carton (cardboard or styrofoam works best) Paint Scissors Googly

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The Art Of Numbers...

We always have so much fun with our illustrator, Gardener Kelsey. Today she is showing us how to turn numbers 61-65 into cool animals and creatures! This kid-friendly art tutorial makes learning how to draw fun, by turning numbers into animals. Scroll down to watch this step-by-step video. Keep in mind gardeners, art is wonderful way to induce mindfulness and bring your self to the present moment! PRESS PLAY TO WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO TURN NUMBERS 61-65 INTO FUN ANIMALS <W

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🎄 Stamped Evergreens 🎄

Hello Gardeners! We experienced our first snow of the season here and it really put us in the holiday spirit! Even though this winter we might find ourselves facing new challenges, we can still appreciate the little things - like snowflakes, a hot cup of cocoa, wearing your favorite sweater, and eating a delicious breakfast. We can also appreciate cozying up inside with a festive craft sure to keep your walls bright and cheerful! Gather up some recyclables because we are m

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Collaboration Through Craft

Hello Gardeners! With the holidays approaching, the urge to gather is stronger than ever. There is no better time to check in with loved ones, connect with friends, and make the extra effort to let the people in your circle know that you are thinking of them. What better way to do that than with a seasonal craft? Today we've got a craft that is perfect for all ages - from the youngest of gardeners to the gardeners whose ages are in the triple digits. You can turn this cra

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Crafting With Confidence 💪

Hello Gardeners! We love to share activities that evoke creativity and making things by hand, because when you make something from nothing it builds your confidence. Just like your muscles, creativity and imagination are skills that can be improved and strengthened the more you exercise them. Arts and crafts are all about having fun and can be stress relieving too, but you also are also figuring out how materials work, problem solving, strengthening fine motor skills and tr

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spook-tacular jack-o-lanterns 🎃

Hello Gardeners! It's always fun seeing the leaves start to fall, the pumpkins line the steps of homes, and the Halloween decorations light up neighborhoods. If you are looking for a way to get your kids involved in the Halloween spirit, keep scrolling to find a list of materials and directions for making these spook-tacular jack-o-lanterns! Here's what you will need: ☐ TISSUE PAPER ☐ GLUE (add a tsp of water to 2 tbsp of glue) ☐ PAINT BRUSH ☐ BLACK PAPER ☐ BALLOONS First, c

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Who Says Mindfulness Can't Be Fun?

Hello Gardeners! Since the Spring, many of us have been trying to adjust our mindsets and lifestyles to make real and lasting changes in the way we process stress and manage our emotions. Our very own Gardener Devin (one of the members of our Gardening Team), works with young gardeners who have very unique 'weeds'. Lately with the lack of schedules and not being in school. these gardeners had lots of extra energy built up. In efforts to help the kids Gardener Devin works wit

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Hello Fall 🍂🍁

Hello Gardeners! What better way to welcome Fall than with a handmade wreath to decorate your door or walls?! This autumn paper wreath is ideal for gardeners ages 6 and up but younger gardeners are definitely capable with some assistance! Scroll down for materials/instructions and see why this is a #PullYourWeeds approved fall craft for kids! Here is what you will need: ☐ A paper plate ☐ Tissue paper and construction paper in red, orange, yellow, or brown ☐ A stapler (glue w

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Meet #GardenerDevin | #PullYourWeeds Crafter

Hello Gardeners! This week we are introducing you to another member of the Gardening Team, crafter extraordinaire - Devin DeLaney. When the #PullYourWeeds blog launched, Devin came aboard to create crafts, breathing exercises, DIY tricks, classroom hacks, fun activities and more! Devin fills the blog with tons of resources for educators and families looking to embrace the 'gardening' lifestyle to share with their kids. Devin is a visual artist creating artwork through proje

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Salty, Sweet, & Satisfying 😋🍫

Hello Gardeners! We are always on the lookout for recipes that support a healthy lifestyle, are fun + simple, and accessible to gardeners of all ages. Cooking and preparing food is such a wonderful way to teach young gardeners life skills, learn about food science, explore creativity, and gain responsibility. Today on the blog, we are making chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Pretzels. This salty, sweet treat is sure to put a smile on your face.’ Here is what you’ll need: Pretzel

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Connect with Kindness

Hello Gardeners! So far, this summer has been the summer for small gestures - we find ourselves writing more notes, saying "thank you" more regularly, and helping each other out! We know #GardenerAnna has been keeping up with penpals by writing letters, while #GardenerAidan has been sharing smiles and laughter over video chat. What are the little things you've been doing to stay connected this summer? Want to learn how to address and send a letter from Gardener Anna? Follo

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Explore Color in Nature 🌺🌿

Hello Gardeners! We have been trying to stay as cool as possible in this heat, which means limiting our time outside. We've been thinking up creative and fun crafts that require minimal materials and can be easily transferred inside or out! If you are looking to beat the heat, try out some of these indoor/outdoor crafts for kids and let us know what you think: Colorful Crayon Etching Paper Plate Woven Baskets Flower Pancakes Mason Jar Terrariums Handprint Bouquets Today on

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Get Colorful with Crayon Etching

Hello Gardeners! With all the uncertainty of the upcoming school year todays’s craft is a reminder of how important the #PullYourWeeds message is. Encouraging kids to talk about their stresses and fears is needed now more than ever. From worrying about wearing a mask all day, not seeing friends or being afraid of getting sick, there are many ‘weeds’ young gardeners are facing. Mindfulness activities & crafts are great way to get kids to relax and open up about how they are f

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🌻 Brighten Your Day 🌻

Hello Gardeners! Does your garden need a little color these days? How do you brighten up your day? Do you bake something sweet - or explore the outdoors? Today, we are brightening up our day with a sunny & cheerful craft, our Handprint Sunflowers! These sunflowers are great to make with your younger gardeners and we recommend making a bunch so you can create a beautiful sunflower garden - guaranteed to brighten your day! Here is what you will need: Paper Yellow & black pai

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F O C U S + R E L A X with a Craft !

Hello Gardeners! On the blog today, we've got an amazing focus activity to help redirect those restless gardeners! We love this activity because the repetitive motions of weaving mixed with the soft sensation of the yarn makes for the perfect relaxing activity! It's our Woven Bowl Craft - and all you'll need are 3 simple things: A paper plate Scissors Yarn First things first, cut up your plate! I wanted a medium sized bowl, so my cuts were a couple inches long, but if you'd

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🌿 Salt Dough Impressions 🌿

Hello Gardeners! On the blog, we talk a lot about focusing on the 'flowers' and if you are new to the blog that means choosing to focus on the things that make us smile, give us joy, and make our lives feel so fulfilling! Today, we are sharing our Salt Dough Impressions craft so you can place lovely reminders all around your home as a reminder of all the people, moments and experiences that make a positive impression in your life. (Scroll all the way down to see why this is a

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