Getting kids to find fun things to do during the winter can be a challenge, and sooner or later cabin fever kicks in as everyone gets restless from hiding out from the cold all winter long.  An indoor vegetable garden is a fun, affordable and creative way for kids of all ages to spend some of their winter time.  In addition, you can have a greater variety of veggies at your disposal through the off season without having to pay an arm and a leg at the store.

Creating a space to grow indoors is easy, and one of the first things to do is plan the indoor vegetable garden to be in a sun filled part of the house.  In the winter you will need a grow light to act in place of the sunlight veggies normally get during the summer months.  In addition to lighting, there are a variety of starter kits that you can buy to get your garden up and running.  However, there are also many options available for those who want to make their own planters as well.

You are only limited by space and available resources, so picking the veggies that you want to grow is important.   Find ones that can be easily grown in the house, and match up veggies that have similar requirements.  This makes it easier to manage, and having similar growing requirements will also save money as well.

When you are ready to garden, let the kids plant their own crops.  This will give them direct interest and ownership of the project.  They can also take care of the crops as they are growing, which will teach them great stewardship skills.  There is nothing like having a fun and hands-on way to teach habits that they may use for their rest of their lives.

Having a year round supply of veggies in the house will also save a ton of money that would normally be spent at the grocery store.  Additionally, it will also help foster better and healthier eating habits in the home because there will always be a ready supply of fresh and nutritious produce coming from your indoor vegetable garden.

There has never been a better time to get started, and there are a wide range of resources available, from online free tutorials to customized grow kits for anyone to get started with and easily use.  Enjoy the health benefits of having a fresh garden in the home as well as the ability to supply a healthy diet for your kids to be eating as well.