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Edible gardening can be a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family, and making homemade popsicles with the harvested fruits or herbs is a delicious way to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Here are some easy summer activities for the entire family, including the edible gardening project:

1. Seedlings sprouted from eggshells: Save empty eggshells, clean them, and fill them with soil. Plant seeds in the soil and place the eggshell seedlings on a sunny windowsill. This allows children to witness the germination process up close and take care of their seedlings.
2. Plant herbs and strawberries: Choose some easy-to-grow herbs like mint, basil, or rosemary, and plant them in pots or a small garden bed. Additionally, plant strawberry plants in containers or hanging baskets. These plants thrive in small spaces and are great for windowsill or balcony gardening.
3. Take care of the plants: Involve the whole family in watering, weeding, and caring for the plants. Teach your children about the importance of nurturing and providing proper care for plants to help them grow.
4. Harvest the fruits or herbs: As the plants grow, involve your children in the process of harvesting ripe strawberries or plucking fresh mint leaves. This can be an exciting and rewarding experience for them.
5. Make homemade popsicles: Use the freshly harvested strawberries or mint to make homemade popsicles. Blend the strawberries with a little sugar and water, or mix mint leaves with fruit juice for refreshing and healthy popsicles. Let your children take part in the preparation process, from blending the ingredients to pouring the mixture into popsicle molds.
6. Enjoy the homemade popsicles: Once the popsicles are frozen, gather the family and enjoy the delicious treats you created together. Celebrate your gardening efforts and the joy of enjoying your own homemade, natural popsicles.

These activities not only provide an engaging summer project for the whole family but also teach children about nature, gardening, and the satisfaction of creating something from scratch. Have fun and enjoy your time together!