Encourage the kids to get outdoors and involved in the garden with this easy and creative craft. All you need are a few rocks, some paint, and your imagination.

You will need:

  • Flat rocks
  • Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrushes
  • Clear sealer

Steps:

  • Head into the garden to look for a few rocks to paint. The smoother the surface, the easier they are to paint on. Also look for flat stones that will blend in with your garden beds.
  • Wash any dirt off the rocks to prepare to paint. You can spray a layer of clear sealer or a priming layer of white paint to make the colours pop.
  • Now is the time to get creative! Pick a few plants from the garden you want to identify and paint them on the rocks. You can also paint a few garden bugs or flowers as pot decorations. You may need a few layers of paint for the colour to stand out.
  • Once the paint is dry, add another layer of clear sealer to stop the paint from running or chipping.
  • Take your rocks and lay them on the soil in front of your plants to identify them.

Tip: You can also use rocks of different shapes to create more three-dimensional garden paintings. Try painting a few small houses on rocks to create your own miniature fairy garden.

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