Kid-Friendly Gardening Projects That Grow Snacks

Family Compassion
Jul 23
2 min read

Gardening with kids can be magical. It gets their little hands in the dirt, teaches patience, and best of all—ends with food they actually want to eat!

Whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, these kid-friendly gardening projects will grow real, edible snacks your family can enjoy all summer long.

1. Lettuce Bowl

How to do it: Grab a shallow pot or container, fill it with potting soil, and sprinkle a mix of lettuce seeds. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny spot.
Snack it into: DIY salad bar night! Let kids snip their own leaves and add their favorite toppings.

2. Strawberries in a Hanging Basket

How to do it: Buy everbearing strawberry seedlings, plant in a hanging basket with drainage, and place in full sun. Water daily.
Snack it into: Fresh fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, or straight off the vine.

3. Mini Bell Peppers

How to do it: Start with seedlings in a medium-sized pot, place in a sunny area, and water regularly. These grow well in containers or garden beds.
Snack it into: Dip in hummus, slice into sandwiches, or stuff with cream cheese.

4. Herb Garden in a Shoe Organizer

How to do it: Hang a fabric shoe organizer outside, fill each pocket with soil, and plant herbs like basil, mint, chives, and parsley. Water every other day.
Snack it into: Homemade pizzas, lemonade with mint, or herb butter toast.

5. Container Carrots

How to do it: Choose a deep container (at least 12 inches), fill with loose soil, and sow carrot seeds. Keep moist and thin out sprouts as they grow.
Snack it into: Washed and eaten raw, dipped in ranch, or roasted with honey.

6. Garlic Greens

How to do it: Stick a garlic clove (pointy side up) in a small cup with soil. Place on a sunny windowsill and water lightly. Green shoots appear in days.
Snack it into: Use the shoots like chives—on eggs, toast, or baked potatoes.

7. Cherry Tomato Tower

How to do it: Plant cherry tomato seedlings in a large pot with a tomato cage. Place in full sun and water consistently.
Snack it into: Add to kabobs, pasta, or enjoy right off the plant with a sprinkle of salt.