Get good quality child-sized garden tools. Have the child make a special ornament for his/her garden. Pick seeds that are easy to handle and plants that are easy and reliable such as Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Zinneas, Scarlet Runner Beans, Sunflowers, etc. Plant the children's garden over several days, if necessary to maintain attention. Start seeds inside under florescent light for slow growing flowers, especially in northern areas. Kids enjoy having things growning. Plant the child's name using alfalfa seed or grass seed planted in a tray of cotton fluff or potting soil Have child decorate a...