Windowsill Herb Garden

Basil, cress and chives in small pots – your child waters them every day and adds the first leaves to dinner.

Time: 30 min
Age: 4–12 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home

Looking after a plant every day builds responsibility and patience, and kids who grow herbs are much more willing to taste them. Cress sprouts in 2–3 days, so even the youngest gardeners see results fast.

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