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Gardening tools for children

Melissa & Doug Gardening tote set

A fashionable and colorful bag filled with tools made with high quality plastic and a watering spray bottle which will make your child the perfect little gardening assistant! With two models available for boys and girls, this bag is the perfect item to get your little ones interested in participating in this fun family activity!

Available at Mères et Mousses, $17,99

Gardening gloves

To avoid getting their little hands dirty with the earth, we recommend you use a good pair of gardening gloves! The Pilote & filles gloves are made with Nylon spandex and synthetic leather and are designed with cute and amusing logos and motifs that your daughters will love! The gloves come with a little bucket and shovel.

Available at Pilote & Filles, $ 19,99

Garant kids gardening tool set

A three piece kids gardening tool set including a round point shovel, a regular rake and a rake to pick up leaves, these tools are made out of durable plastic and were created specifically for your little ones tiny hands.

Available at Canadian Tire, $ 13,39

Kids cup seed kit

If you want to have a vegetables and fruits garden this summer, we suggest these cute kids cup seed kits that were created to include your children and teach them the basics. With amusing pots, seeds and Jiffy earth, you will have everything you need to start your garden indoors!

Available at Canadian Tire, $ 1,49 or more

Tirigolo summer hats

It’s really important to always remember to cover your kids’ heads and necks from the strong rays of the sun! The Tirigolo summer hats were made in Quebec and are adorable, lightweight and will stay in place thanks to the snap fasteners.

Available at Mère-Hélène, between $ 19,50 and $ 22.

Complete tool belt

To garden in style, Pilote & filles presents you their complete tool belt that will allow your daughters to keep their tools close by and easily accessible while maintaining a touch of glamour! Lip balm included.

Available at Pilote & Filles, $ 76,99

Crayola Flower garden

The Crayola Flower garden lets young kids and teenagers grow beautiful flowers in little pots they can decorate themselves with stickers and metallic markers. They will then be able to show them off proudly by placing them in their room for a nice little homemade decoration!

Available at Walmart $ 14,99

Clicker Crab shovel

To add a little amusing touch to your gardening or even for fun times in the sand, this long crab shaped shovel by Melissa & Doug is made out of solid plastic, with rich colors and will probably be a very popular item with your kids!

Available at Mère et Mousses, $ 9,99


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