Discover 20 delightful garden crafts for kids that blend creativity with education. From yarn-wrapped carrot crafts to homemade seed bombs, these activities are perfect for sparking a love of gardening in young minds.

20 Garden Crafts for Kids

Gardening is a trendy hobby and has been so for hundreds of years. Whether it’s to create visual appeal, produce food, or just as something to de-stress with, gardening is a fun and useful hobby.

And it’s never too early to get kids started on a love of gardening. Jumpstart that excitement and love with these 20 garden crafts for kids.

Preschool Carrot Craft

Preschool Carrot Craft by Simply Full of Delight

While most kids love carrots, relatively few actually think about where they come from. Spend time educating them while they use the included template to make these yarn-wrapped carrot crafts.

Paper Garden Craft

Paper Garden Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

If the yarn wrapping is too advanced, this paper garden craft might be the thing. The template includes carrots, radishes, and dirt for kids to “plant” them in. 

Corn Craft

Corn Craft by Simple Everyday Mom

Add to that paper garden with this fun little corn buddy. The template means that he will turn out perfect every time.

How To Make Seed Bombs

How To Make Seed Bombs by Craft Play Learn

While paper crafts are great, planting something is also a significant part of gardening. These homemade seed bombs are pretty, inviting, and too easy to make.

Toilet Paper Roll Seedling Pots and Painted Stone Garden Markers

Toilet Paper Roll Seedling Pots and Painted Stone Garden Markers by The Forked Spoon

This next garden craft for kids is a winner on multiple levels. Making toilet paper roll starter pots helps teach kids about gardening and recycling at the same time.

How to make a Honey Bee with Glass Pebble

How to make a Honey Bee with Glass Pebble by Little Ladoo

Another great thing about gardening is that it isn’t only about the plants. Bees are a crucial part of the plant life cycle. Talk about their role while making these cute glass pebble honey bees.

Simple Bird Feeder

Simple Bird Feeder by Attachment Mummy

Seeds are a big part of gardening, and birds also play an important role. This easy homemade bird feeder is the perfect opportunity to talk about all of the different types of seeds available and then get some birdwatching in once it’s finished.

Egg Carton Garden Craft

Egg Carton Garden Craft by The Best Ideas for Kids

The thing about gardening is only some people are great at it. While it’s important not to give up, paper crafts that can’t die in a week are a welcome respite for parents who aren’t blessed with a green thumb. Use an old egg carton and craft sticks to make this fun little flower garden.

Flower Pot Toadstool

Flower Pot Toadstool by Messy Little Monster

Plants come in all shapes and sizes. These cute flower pot toadstools are a great way to look at diversity in the plant kingdom.

Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft

Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian

The ladybug is another bug that most people don’t realize is huge in the gardening world. Their primary food source is aphids, nasty little predators that can ravage a plant. Talk about how they fit into a healthy garden while making this fun little ladybug craft.

Handprint Bee Craft

Handprint Bee Craft by Mommy Made That

Back to bees, again. Turn a child’s handprint into a cute little bee craft while discussing the honey-making process.

Vegetable Garden

Vegetable Garden by Taming Little Monsters

This is such a cute garden craft that kids are sure to love. Use the free template to make the plants, then attach them to craft sticks. Kids can “plant” them in the garden over and over again.

Hoya Heart Plant Craft

Hoya Heart Plant Craft by Fireflies & Mud Pies

Head over to the blog and grab the template for a fast, easy craft that is still fun. Print the hoya heart plant template and put it together while discussing this interesting member of the plant kingdom.

Cardboard Roll Watering Can Craft

Cardboard Roll Watering Can Craft by Our Kid Things

While kids don’t always know much about gardening, it would be hard to find one who isn’t familiar with watering cans. These fun little upcycled toilet paper roll watering cans are a cute decoration and simple to make.

Toadstool Fairy Garden

Toadstool Fairy Garden by Arty Crafty Kids

Of course, not everything garden-related has to be rooted in reality. Fairy gardens are a childhood favorite, and they will love making their own to play with.

Scissor Skills Dandelion Craft

Scissor Skills Dandelion Craft by Kids Craft Room

While there are all sorts of cutting practice activities out there, this one has a unique twist. Kids cut the many small petals of the dandelion, focusing on straight lines and fine motor skills.

Cardboard Fold-Out Secret Garden

Cardboard Fold-Out Secret Garden by Barley & Birch

The Secret Garden is a classic children’s book, and what child doesn’t dream about a secret garden of their own? Make this fold-out garden from cardboard so it can be folded and put away once the kids finish it.

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks by Skip to My Lou

Garden gnomes are a classic yard decoration that has been around for kids. You can make little garden helpers with these fun stick garden gnome capers.

Whimsical Beaded Garden Ornaments

Whimsical Beaded Garden Ornaments by Rainy Day Mum

Gardens are already so full of color and life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t always add a little more. These beaded garden ornaments are so simple to make, and there’s no set way to do it. Kids can let their creativity run wild.

Paper Plate Garden Craft

Paper Plate Garden Craft by Made in a Pinch

Here, we have multiple elements together in one project. This fun paper plate garden has flowers, butterflies, bees, and a template to simplify things.