Grow your first family garden

Make a small herb garden together using an illustrated planting guide, material list and printable plant labels.

Who it’s for

Ages 5+ with an adult

Project type

Gardening

Time to set aside

30-minute sessions

Small family container vegetable garden with herbs and salad leaves on a modest patio

Choose containers with drainage and plants suited to your space. Kids can help sow and water; adults prepare containers and handle sharp tools.

Hands sowing seeds into individual pots on a garden table
Watering tiny seedlings with a small metal watering can
A harvest of a few radishes and basil leaves in a shallow woven basket

Use the watering planner and growth tracker to build a gentle weekly routine. Wash hands after handling soil and check plant safety around children and pets.