Gardenfort™

from Magic Cabin $69.98

Grow a lush, leafy, fairy-tale dwelling in your own backyard!

It's a great way for children to observe nature unfolding around them - and to enjoy the interplay of insects, wildlife, their garden nook, and the earth from which it springs.

Just set up the supporting framework, plant seeds around it, and watch as nature grows a living roof and walls over and around it.

Kit includes 4 varieties of seeds: Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Cypress Vine, Asparagus Beans, Moon Flower. For ages 4 and up. Size 58" x 48" x 58"  

Gardening with Kids

from Magic Cabin

by Catherine Woram and Martyn Cox

Watching a flower bloom or a tiny plant grow bigger every day is a fascinating experience for young gardeners, and the time they spend outdoors is healthy and invigorating. This vibrantly illustrated, informative book is the perfect introduction to the joy and rewards of backyard gardening.

Packed with gardening basics and simple growing projects for everyone from toddlers on up, plus tons of creative crafts, games and activities.

Size Hardcover, 9-1/4" x 9-1/2", 128 pages. 

Ladybug Land

$19.98 from Hearth Song  

These helpful little beetles have been beloved by farmers and gardeners around the globe at least since medieval times when it was first noted the aphid-eating, dotty little red beetles could save harvests.

Get to know these fascinating bugs better by raising a small brood in this special observation habitat that includes a magnifying port. A coupon is included for ordering 15 larvae you'll see grow into pupae, then winged adults you can set free in your garden ($3.00 handling fee necessary; special food included).

Fun and fascinating for ages 4 and up.

Size Measures approx. 8" x 5-1/4" x 6"

Earthworm Nursery

$24.98 from Hearth Song

Hatch baby earthworms from cocoons in this see-through observation silo, then transfer them to the greenhouse habitat.

When the wee worms have matured into big strapping adults, release them in your garden where they'll continue to enrich your soil.

Kit comes with a net for washing cocoons, tools for gentle earthworm handling, instructions, and activities guide. Use the enclosed coupon (add $4.00 for shipping and handling) to send for your live cocoons and special soil.

For ages 4 and up.

Size 11-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 5-1/4"  

Duck Watering Can

$14.98 from Hearth Song

When future farmers want to give their thirsty plants a cool drink, this sunny yellow fellow is more than happy to lend a bill.

The watering can is the perfect size for young gardeners, and its long handle is easy for small hands to hold.

For ages 3 and up. Size Measures approx. 10" long

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