one of the best backyard play areas you can invest in but if you don't have one you can always grow one! ?As simple as a circle of sunflowers or a creeper growing over an arched tunnel, hiding among the plants is lots of fun. You could try: Giant Sunflowers -- plant in a circle to make a hiding spot Climbing Beans -- set up a teepee support and grow a bean cubby Vines and Creepers -- build an arched tunnel and grow evergreen creepers over it for a more permanent cubby house Even if you don't have a garden, many of the smaller, playful plants will grow in pots on a window sill or balcony so there is no reason why everyone can't enjoy playing with plants! An early childhood educator and Mum of four who lives on a small property, 'The Pickle Farm,' in 'almost rural' Victoria, Kate blogs about all kinds of crazy things - twins, gentle parenting, gardening, trying to be a little self sufficient, activities for kids, a recipe here and anything else that pops up in her crazy life! Read more of Kate's adventures at http://picklebums.com/ . Topics Subscribe Search Sponsors Resources Great Reads When we started our pre-holiday sort and declutter of the toys, Immy and I decided it was time for some new labels for the tubs in the toy room. I am a big fan of organizing kids toys into individual baskets or tubs of like items rather than putting everything