Chloe was checking the raspberries when she spotted a snail.
She gently picked it up and placed it away from the raspberries and vegetable patch.
It seemed very HAPPY in it’s new location.
Meanwhile, Samuel got to work making his vegetable identification sticks.
Using a sharp knife, (age appropriate) Samuel carefully sliced away some bark. Using a permanent pen , he wrote the name of the vegetable on the smooth section of the stick.
Use sticks to mark your garden vegetables and flowers. Write the name of the plant using a permanent marker and stake it into the ground near the new seedling. Sticks work great in the garden, as they are more durable and resistant than your average plastic markers, and better yet, they are free and environmentally friendly.
Chloe checked on the Spinach while Samuel made holes in the soil.
Sam was ready to transplant the potted Spinach and carrots.
Pretty good gardening team, Sam and Chloe make…don’t you think!
Happy Gardening!
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Hi, Just found you on Twitter. I have 2 little girls who would love that fairy. Snails and all. I will enter the contest!
Can I find your books at the bookstore or only through your site?
Hi Kristin, thanks for dropping by.Thrilled to hear your little girls would like Chloe the gardener. Re: books: We appreciate customers not wanting to pay shipping costs on a book so we are currently looking for distribution. The books are available in small boutique stores (listed on the Little Humbugs online shop) and available online at http://www.butterflygirlworld.com
Many thanks, Marghanita
Such a cute idea–I love it. Not only environmentally smart, but good looking!
Hi Marghanita..I love everything you have on your site, very inspirational! My soon to be 8 year old daughter attends a Waldorf school in Michigan and we are learning how to integrate as much nature into our everyday lives, they spend countless hours outdoors playing in dirt or just singing songs. I have alot of respect for any parent who sees how invaluable this kind of time is for children these days. I plan to use your magic stick idea for the walking sticks project i have planned for her birthday party hike on a nature trail, I like the idea of writing their names directly onto the stick..thankyou for the inspiration! Do you have any other ideas suitable for a trip down a nature trail ending at the cake and party?
Peace*love*Happiness!
Martina
Hi Martina
Thank you for your lovely comments. Your planned birthday party hike sounds fabulous. I think your idea of adding the child’s name to the
walking sticks is delightful. Sam added his name to his favorite stick. It has been used as a walking stick, a sword, a fishing rod to name
but a few.
We also like to paint the sticks we collect from the forest, just like my Little Humbug book characters-Jasmine the Butterfly Girl and Flint
the Dragonfly Boy. On the hike you could get the children to leave something for the Little Humbugs, such as a posy of flowers they have
collected, or a few stones or a pile of pinecones just to let the little Humbugs know the children have been there.
There is always something magical to collect on a hike. At this time of year there will be wild roses and other flowers or even dandelions. The children could make magic potions on their return before the birthday cake. Here’s a link to the magic potions: http://www.marghanita.com/lets-go-outside-make-magic-potions/
Whatever your party goers do, I’m sure they’ll have the most wonderful time on their hike. …..you must share. Warmest wishes Marghanita.
I belive in faries:]