Look for Candytuft, Nasturtiums, Stocks and Sweet Peas and packets which say 'easy' or 'ideal for children'. Small seeds should be sprinkled evenly pinch by pinch. Cover with soil and pat gently. Water thoroughly with a sprinkler watering can, taking care not to disturb the seeds. Marigolds, Begonias, Geraniums and Sunflowers love a sunny site.
Sunflowers are especially exciting.
Busy Lizzies and Fuchsias will flourish in shade if they are well watered. Give the soil a boost with some compost and a handful of plant food when planting. Plant the tallest plants at the back. Use a trowel to dig a hole that is slightly deeper than the pot, ease the plant and place it in the hole, placing earth back around it. Summer vegetables Children love getting a crop in early summer.