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Gardening is a wonderful way to teach children about nature and the cycle of life. Getting children involved in gardening teaches them basic life skills and develops an understanding of how the eco-system works. To introduce children to the basics of gardening, start by choosing low-maintenance vegetable or herb plants.

Purple Queen Bush Bean
The Purple Queen bush bean is an interesting garden plant for kids. This plant has deep-purple pods, a color kids find fascinating. Beans are generally a good garden plant choice for children, because the seeds are large enough for them to handle. The bush bean needs rich, moist soil and does best when planted after the last known frost date.

Cress
Cress is a hassle free vegetable to grow. Cress is commonly grown indoors in flat containers. Soil is not necessary, only a damp kitchen towel or blotting paper. This vegetable grows quickly making it a great choice for impatient children.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a popular garden plant with kids. Tomatoes are not difficult to grow indoors or outdoors. When you plant them, use a soluble liquid fertilizer in combination with water. While the tomato plants grow, water regularly; pay attention to the roots and avoid getting water on the leaves.

Tickle Me Plant
Kids will love growing their own Tickle Me plant because it is interactive. This plant reacts to being touched. When you touch the plant, its leaves fold inward and drop down and then spring back to life. The leaves also fold down at night and spring back up the next day when the sun rises. The Tickle Me plant is a Mimosa pudica and is known for its droopy qualities upon contact. This plant has purple or pink flower heads, making it aesthetically pleasing as well.