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Raised planters to grow veg with kids

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CryMeARiverSong · 23/03/2026 13:53

Does anyone have any recommendations for good raised planters to grow small plants/veg/herbs with my son? We have a wide ish side return that’s been fully decked by the previous owner and I’d love to put some raised planters in there so he can help me grow a few things.

There seem to be so many out there I’d love to know if anyone has types or places to avoid or ones to recommend.

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TonTonMacoute · 23/03/2026 18:20

Aldi have some planters and little tools for children atm. I get yourself down there pdq!

I bought a potting bench from them last week and am delighted with it.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/belavi-children-s-raised-planter-000000000711229001

CryMeARiverSong · 23/03/2026 21:12

@TonTonMacoutethat’s amazing! We have one fairly close to us so I shall pop in for sure this week. We don’t have a car - is it a bulky package?

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TonTonMacoute · 24/03/2026 13:22

I don't think so, I think you should be able to manage it for a short trip . Happy growing! It's such a fun thing to do with little ones.

CryMeARiverSong · 25/03/2026 20:51

@TonTonMacoute I picked up a planter for him today! Thank you for the tip. They didn’t have any of the tools in stock but I’m sure I can get them somewhere else. Bring on the sunflowers!

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Windy1234 · 25/03/2026 21:19

Lidl also have a gardening event on just now with various tools!

CryMeARiverSong · 25/03/2026 21:36

@Windy1234 well now I know where I’m going in tomorrow’s lunch break!

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TonTonMacoute · 26/03/2026 16:51

CryMeARiverSong · 25/03/2026 20:51

@TonTonMacoute I picked up a planter for him today! Thank you for the tip. They didn’t have any of the tools in stock but I’m sure I can get them somewhere else. Bring on the sunflowers!

Oh, so pleased you managed to get hold of one.

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