Built a raised garden bed with my 5 year old

Apr 8·1 min read

We spent Saturday morning building a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. My son hammered in like 3 nails out of 200 and declared himself "master builder." Most of the nails are bent and the wood is not even remotely square. It's terrible but perfect. We planted tomatoes and peppers and now he waters them obsessively every single day checking for growth. Total cost was maybe 60 bucks and the time together was priceless. Highly recommend if you're looking for something easy to do with younger kids.

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RRyanRegularApr 9

Three nails is a solid contribution for a 5 year old. Those memories are worth way more than if you just did it yourself. How'd the bed turn out?

RRyanRegularApr 8

Love this. My son is about that age and building stuff together hits different. You're creating memories and teaching him he can actually make things. Plus you get a garden bed out of it.

BBrianRegularApr 8

That's the stuff right there. My 5 year old helped me paint the deck stairs last month and he was so proud every time someone walked past and he could point to his work.

CCarlosNew DadApr 9

Nothing beats building something with your kid and having them actually help instead of just watch. Plus he gets to see it grow all summer. Parenting win.

JJustinNew DadApr 9

Three nails is three nails! He's gonna remember that day forever. What are you guys growing in it?

CCarlosNew DadApr 9

This is what it's all about man. Those moments where they're helping and learning at the same time.

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BBrandon H.RegularApr 9

This is the stuff right here. My kids are older but man those Saturday projects together hit different. What are you guys growing in it?

TTobias K.RegularApr 9

Four by eight is a nice size. You did the right thing letting him be part of it even if it meant things took longer.