There are 2 great projects you can do with your kids this fall – plant some forced spring blooming bulbs in pots for the house, and put up a bird feeder near a window.
It is possible to buy hyacinth and paperwhite bulbs pre-forced and ready to grow. All you need are the bulbs, some suitable pots and some well draining potting soil. Just plant the bulbs in the pot so their noses are covered and they are not touching. Water well to start, and put them in a well lit spot in your house. Soon you’ll see some growth, and a few weeks later you will have beautiful fragrant blooms to enjoy. We have a nice selection of bulbs and pots.
A bird feeder is fun and educational, and children really enjoy them. You can hang them from a tree or pole, put them on a stake or even attach some of them to your window.
Just make sure you can see it from inside your house. Many small birds stay here in the winter and are very grateful for the seed. Just be sure to keep feeding them regularly as they learn to depend on it.
Again we have a selection of feeders here at Art’s – something to suit every garden.