I have two little boys and they are growing pumpkins this year in our garden. We bought these little kits for a dollar each but you could use a recycled container and a package of pumpkin seeds just as easily (maybe a yogurt container). I hope we will get some great Jack-o-lanterns this year but even if that doesn't pan out, it will be a fun experience.
Gardening with your kids is a great activity. I find that my boys will eat vegetables easier if they more involved with where they come from. They can watch the plants grow every step of the way, help with weeding and other pest control (slugs beware!). Plus they get to dig in the dirt, look at all sorts of interesting creepy crawlies and be connected to the natural cycle of seasons. It is a wonderful project for the whole family.
Like ThriftyFun on Facebook
