It was very early in the morning when we got into our car and headed to the garden supply store. The sun was shining brightly, and I knew it was going to be a fantastic day.
First, we looked for seeds. We had a list, and I got to choose some of my favorite veggies. I picked out a packet of cucumber, pumpkin, and my favorite corn seeds. I couldn’t wait to see them grow into big, yummy vegetables. After that, we found
watermelon and tomato plants. They already had tiny fruits on them, and I was so excited to watch them get bigger. We also got some pretty flowers because I love how they make our garden colorful.
We grabbed a big bag of soil too. Good soil is like magic for plants. It helps them grow strong and healthy. I was amazed
by the many different types of soil at the store. Once we had everything we needed, we paid for our goodies and loaded them
into the car. I couldn’t wait to get home and start planting.
When we arrived home, we changed into our gardening clothes and went to our backyard. Dad showed me how to prepare the soil and make little rows for the seeds. He even gave me my own small shovel and watering can. I felt so important!
I carefully planted the cucumber, pumpkin, and corn seeds in their rows. Dad helped me make sure they were in the right depth and spacing. We talked about how they would grow and what we needed to do to take care of them. We then planted the watermelon and tomato plants. Dad explained how to dig a hole for each plant and gently place them. We gave them a little drink of water to help them settle into their new home.
We also planted the flowers around the garden to make it look beautiful. The colorful petals made me smile, and I knew they would attract helpful insects like bees and butterflies. After we were done, we stepped back and looked at our garden.
It wasn’t much yet, but I knew that with love and care, it would become an amazing place full of delicious vegetables and pretty flowers.
This gardening adventure with Dad was so much fun, and I can’t wait to see our garden grow and change over the coming weeks and months. It’s like a little piece of magic in our backyard, and I’m so glad I get to share it with my awesome Dad!
Gardening is a great way to spend time together, learn about nature, and watch things grow. Have you ever had a special gardening adventure with your dad? Tell us and join us in our 365 days of fun.
