Windy City Garden & Flowers

Rustic farming roots, forest-scented learning for families

A Family–Friendly Garden Home Base for Windy City

Welcome to a rustic farmhouse inspired space where families explore the science and artistry of flowering plants. Our garden hub blends hands-on learning with seasonal flower arrangements, designed for curious kids and mindful grown-ups. Explore practical guides, kid-friendly activities, and resources to grow together.

Theme: forest greens, warm woods, and natural textures guide every page. Learn, create, and share beautiful bouquet ideas inspired by Chicago’s urban greenspaces.

Spring Lesson
Planting Basics: Seeds, Soil, Sunlight
A kid-friendly guide to germination, seed trays, and soil health. Simple experiments to observe sprouting patterns and the role of light in growth.
Early Summer
Pollinators & Your Flower Patch
Learn which flowers attract bees and butterflies. Activities include butterfly tally sheets and a kid-friendly garden map showing sun and shade zones.
Mid-Summer
Bouquet Basics: Arranging with Roots & Stems
Step-by-step crafting of seasonal arrangements using common garden flowers. Includes safety tips for kids and a printable worksheet for color matching.
Fall Harvest
Preserving Color: Dried Arrangements
Learn drying methods and how to create long-lasting autumn bouquets. Includes a simple project for kids: tie-dyed paper ribbons and herb sachets.
Year-Round
Resource Library & Family Garden Kit
Access kid-friendly worksheets, seed packets, and design templates to plan a seasonal display in your home or classroom.
Family Friendly

Flower Anatomy for Kids

Discover petals, stamens, and pistils with simple diagrams and interactive prompts.

Hands-On

DIY Bouquets Directory

Seasonal bouquet ideas with step-by-step instructions suitable for budding florists.

Printable Resources

Garden Activity Sheets

Colorful printables: seed tracking, observation journals, and color-match challenges.

Video Tutorials

Mini Tutorials

Short clips showing planting, pruning, and arranging basics for families on the go.