how to start gardening with kids

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.