how to start gardening with kids

Winter doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. This guide shows how children can use fallen leaves, seed pods, and natural materials to decorate winter gardens. A simple, creative activity, it encourages curiosity, hands-on learning, and a deeper connection with nature during the quieter months.

Experts Dr Kaveri Subbiah and Asmita Purohit explain how gardening helps children slow down, build responsibility, and reconnect with nature — without pressure, perfection or large spaces.

Gardening is a powerful way to connect children with nature, but small missteps can dampen the joy. This guide highlights five common mistakes Indian parents make while teaching kids to garden, and how to avoid them.

Gardening isn’t just fun and muddy — it can help kids slow down, care deeply, and grow into kinder, more empathetic people. Here's how to get started.