Garden Magic: Celebrating National Gardening Week
Hi Green Friends!
It’s National Gardening Week—a special time to get your hands dirty and your hearts full of nature’s wonders. Whether you’re planting flowers, veggies, or even a little seed in a paper cup, you’re helping to care for the Earth—just like TuTu does!
At TuTu’s Green World, we believe every kid can be a gardener. All you need is curiosity, a little soil, and sunshine (and maybe a watering can!).
Why Gardening Rocks:
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You grow your own food. From a teeny seed to a juicy tomato—gardening lets you see the magic of nature up close.
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You help the planet. Plants clean the air and give homes to butterflies, bees, and worms.
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You become a nature hero. Every time you plant something, you’re making the world a little greener.
TuTu’s Top 3 Garden Projects for Kids:
1. Grow a Salad in a Pot
Try planting lettuce, cherry tomatoes, or herbs like basil in a container. You’ll be eating your own homegrown salad in no time!
2. Make a Bug Hotel
Stack sticks, pinecones, and bark in an empty box to invite helpful bugs to your garden.
3. Start a Garden Journal
Draw your plants, track how tall they grow, and write about what you see. You’re the scientist in your garden!
Composting: Turning Scraps into Super Soil!
What is composting? Composting is when leftover food, yard clippings, and even paper break down into rich, dark soil called compost. It’s like nature’s way of recycling!
Why is composting important?
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It keeps trash out of landfills
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It feeds your garden without chemicals
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It helps worms, bugs, and bacteria keep the soil healthy
What can be composted? There are two types of compostable materials:
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Greens: Fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, tea bags, fresh grass
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Browns: Dry leaves, shredded paper, cardboard, twigs
What should you NOT compost?
No meat, dairy, oily food, or plastic. These can attract pests or won’t break down.
How do you compost?
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Start a pile or bin outside in a shady spot, or use a special indoor compost bucket.
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Add greens and browns—try to balance them.
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Turn or stir the pile every week to help it break down faster.
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In a few weeks or months—ta-da! You’ll have dark, crumbly compost ready for your garden beds.
Bonus Tip: Worms love composting too! Ask an adult about vermicomposting (that’s composting with worms—TuTu’s favorite!).
You Can Be a Garden Guardian!
Gardening and composting aren’t just about plants—they’re about protecting our Earth. Every small act you take helps make a big impact.
Ready to grow, compost, and change the world?
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Let’s grow green together!
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