Gardening with a child is a wonderful experience. There is a natural curiosity in children for growing and living things, and they can learn a great deal from working in the garden. It is a fact that many children do not understand where food comes from. You can purchase children's garden tools for your children and allow them to work alongside you in the garden. They will have a great deal of fun and will learn a lot in the process.

For toddlers, there are plastic garden tools that will be just adequate for them. For older children who are of school age, you can buy real garden tools that are just miniaturized versions of your tools that will allow them to learn what it means to be a gardener. Children trying to use a 10 foot rake or shovel will only become frustrated, so they will not be willing to learn gardening.

It is important to have fun with the experience if the child is to learn how to garden. So the right sized tool is vital so that he would not feel incapable or awkward. A good start would be to make sure that the ground is adequately tilled before you start to work in the garden. Next you will teach the child how to rake the smooth ground, how to space and how to plant the seeds, and how to water the seeds after they are planted. Later as the child becomes older, more difficult tasks can be shown to him.

The tools you should buy for the child should include a spade, a rake and a hoe, a watering can, child-sized gloves, measuring ruler or tape. Look online for helpful gardening tips when working with young children and also for useful tools for young children in the 5 years to 8 year range. These child-sized tools will endure the use of a child's handling, and will last long enough for them to be handed down to other children.