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Family Garden Project: Dinosaur "Fairy" Garden

Published: Jun 8, 2015 · Modified: Apr 10, 2019 by Zina Harrington · Post may contain affiliate links

This family garden project is so easy and inexpensive. If you've got little dinosaur fanatics in the house, check it out. I just had to grab my camera and take pics to share with you.

Dollar Store Dinosaur Garden: So simple, so cute.

We've always done fairy gardens with the girls, but I think this year we might need to branch out. Our neighbor showed up with a bag from the Dollar Store and her two boys did this awesome family garden project.

Dollar Store Dinosaur Garden: So simple, so cute.

This family garden project is so simple...

Dollar Store Dinosaur Gardens

this post contains affiliate links - thanks for supporting usSupplies:

  • Small tub or pot
  • Stones from the yard or fancy ones from the store
  • Plants or flowers (plastic or fake)
  • Dirt
  • DINOSAURS

Instructions:

  • If your bucket doesn't have holes, be sure to punch some in the bottom using a nail and hammer. Otherwise, your garden will overflow when it rains.
  • Add a base layer or sand or rocks, if possible. Cover with dirt.
  • Add environment: plant seeds, place plastic trees, add decorative items.
  • Insert dinosaurs + PLAY.

I love that their mom bought the boys succulents, but they decided to "plant dandelions."

Dollar Store Dinosaur Garden: So simple, so cute.

Looking for an even more frugal alternative? Just buy a pack of dinosaurs and make your pre-existing landscape (aka, your whole yard) their territory. Let the kids use their imagination!

You can find mini-dinos at most Dollar Stores or check out these 7" dinosaurs on Amazon, if you want something a bit larger.

Set of 12 Large 7" Dinosaur Assortment with Plastic Storage Drum by Imagination Generation

Looking for more dinosaur fun?

Be sure to check out this post:

30+ Awesome Dinosaur Activities for Kids … ROAR!

Happy Planting!
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PS: I personally believe that every great play adventure should end (or start) with a trip to the library. Click here for 35 dinosaur book titles to reserve...

{35+ Dinosaur Books} *Plus 7 tips for studying them

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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