Jake – Dans Little Helper
Jake Meet Jake the endlessly curious, full-of-beans boy whose imagination runs faster than a...
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Jasmine – Jakes Best Friend
Jasmine Meet Jasmine, Jake’s best friend and one of the brightest blooms in Three Little Woods....
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Carnivorous Plants
All about Carnivorous Plants After years of living in soil with no minerals, there is an entirely...
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Rusty The Lawnmower
Rusty The Lawnmower Meet Rusty the Lawnmower, Dan the Gardener’s faithful old mower with a solar...
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Florence The Earthworm
Florence The Earthworm Meet Florence the Earthworm, the clever, chatty worm who lives in Nan...
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Georgie the Magpie
Georgie the Magpie Meet Georgie the Magpie, the shiny-feathered mischief-maker of Three Little...
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Gigi The Butterfly
Gigi The Butterfly Meet Gigi the Butterfly, the graceful traveller whose wings shimmer with every...
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Skipper The Dog
Skipper the Dog Meet Skipper, Dan the Gardener’s loyal dog and Jake’s best friend in Three Little...
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Jennifer Pickles
Jennifer Pickles Meet Jennifer Pickles the cheerful, compassionate teacher whose classroom doesn’t...
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Under Our Feet: Why Worms Are the Garden’s Secret Helpers
Spring into Growing: How to Start a Child‑Friendly Garden at Home
Play, Move, Grow: How Gardening Sparks Children’s Curiosity and Learning
Earth Day Eco‑Adventures: 12 Simple, Joyful Activities for Children Aged 4–9- Puddle Power! Rainy-day gardening adventures for little green fingers (ages 4–9)
- Calm Minds, Busy Hands: How Nature‑Based Learning Supports Calm, Focus and Creativity in Children
Dan the Gardener’s Nature‑Play Guide: 15 Simple Activities for Curious Kids (Ages 4–9) — Back Garden and Beyond!
Sprout and About: How to Start a Child-friendly Spring Garden at Home
Plant, Play, Grow: How to Start a Children’s Spring Garden at Home
Calm Minds, Curious Hearts: Inclusive Nature Activities for Children
Spring into the Garden with Dan & Friends: 10 Joyful Activities for Ages 4–9
Make, Play, Grow: Easy Eco‑Friendly Crafts and Nature Learning for Families
How to Start a Children’s Spring Garden: Simple, Fun Steps for Families to Grow Together
Mindful Moments in the Garden: Jasmine’s Calm-Through-Nature Activities for Curious Kids
How to Create a Fun and Educational Children’s Garden at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide with Dan the Gardener & Friends
My name is Kathy Rustell and I am the creator of Dan the Gardener and Friends. The information on our blog is here to help parents encouraging Kids Gardening and to respect nature by recycling, reducing water, re-using products, growing plants, fruit and vegetables, being healthy and having fun!
