Many perennials look the same when they have only a couple of their first leaves. But not this plant. The texture alone gives it away every time. Sowing seeds out of doors in the spring, is the easiest when gardening with children, especially when you choose plants that will thrive with little attention but also reward with bright beautiful blooms. Try some blue flax flowers, black eyed Susan's or nigella for long lasting flowering times.
Edible flowers are bountiful in the spring as well.
Carefully pick blooms and rinse with cool water. There are many fine books out today that share interesting recipes using edible flowers. Spring is the best time to harvest fresh greens for salads and stir fries. Many plants that are edible, offer tender leaves in spring. Evening primrose, yarrow, dandelion, and many other wild herbs can also be used in salads.