Shell Yeah! PD Day Gets a Glow-Up with Turtle Planter Kits at The Watering Can

PD Days don’t have to mean staring at screens or fighting over the remote. This Friday, June 5th, we’re turning it into something genuinely magical — turtle planter kits for kids, a free scavenger hunt, and all the good greenhouse energy you can handle.

Because Every Kid Deserves a Plant Best Friend

There’s something quietly wonderful about watching a child care for a plant. It teaches patience, attention, and a gentle kind of pride — the kind that comes from watching something green and alive grow because of their own two hands. This Friday, we’re making that introduction as fun (and as adorable) as possible.

Our DIY Turtle Planter Kits are $10 each and designed for kids 13 and under. Each kit comes with a turtle planter, a little plant, moss, and a decorative detail to help them put together their very own tiny planted friend. Plant options and planter colours may vary, which means every finished creation is one-of-a-kind — just like the kid making it.

What to Expect on the Day

• Drop In Anytime from 9am–4pm — No need to book ahead or rush. Come when it works for your family and settle in at your own pace.
• DIY Turtle Planter Kit for $10 — Each kit includes a planter, plant, moss, and a decorative detail. Colours and plant varieties may vary, making each one unique.
• Free Scavenger Hunt — While you’re here, pick up a free scavenger hunt and explore the space. There’s a lot to discover at our Vineland destination.
• In-Store Creation Only — These kits are designed to be made right here with us. They’re not available as take-home kits, so plan to spend a little time building and planting together.
• Vineland Location Only — This event is happening exclusively at our main destination at 3725 King St, Vineland, ON.

A Great Excuse to Explore the Whole Space

If you’ve never brought the kids to The Watering Can before, a PD Day is basically the perfect entry point. Our Vineland destination is a full-on family destination — greenhouses, a café, the Workshop Village, seasonal planters, and enough plant life to make even the most reluctant nature-lover curious. The free scavenger hunt was designed specifically to get little ones looking, noticing, and asking questions about the world of plants around them.

And for the grown-ups? The Pastry Market is fully stocked with all-in-house baked goods made fresh daily. Grab a coffee and a pastry while the kids build their turtle friends. Everyone wins.

The Magic of Getting Kids Into Plants Early

There’s a reason hands-in-the-dirt moments stick with people for a lifetime. Kids who grow up around plants — who learn to water, to notice, to care — often carry that relationship with the natural world well into adulthood. It becomes a language they know. And it doesn’t have to start in a garden. It can start with a tiny turtle planter on a bedroom windowsill.

In Niagara’s growing zone 6b, we’re entering a beautiful time of year right now. Early June means the last frost is well behind us (typically around May 15th), and the growing season is hitting its stride. There’s real magic in planting something right now and watching it thrive through the summer. A little planted turtle on your child’s desk could be the start of that whole story.

After the Kit: Caring for Their New Plant Friend

• Light — Most small tropical plants do well in bright, indirect light. A windowsill with morning sun is ideal.
• Water — Less is almost always more. Check the soil before watering — if the top inch is dry, it’s time. If not, wait a day or two.
• Moss — The decorative moss helps retain some moisture and adds great texture. Keep it lightly misted if it starts to look dry.
• Talk to it — We’re not joking. Kids who check on their plants regularly tend to catch issues early and feel genuinely connected to the whole process.

The Turtle Planter: A Little Bit of Joy in a Tiny Pot

We chose turtles for a reason. Turtles are patient, steady, and quietly resilient — which is honestly a pretty good personality match for a plant. They’re also wildly charming, and the planter shape gives kids something to name, to love, and to show off. We’ve seen kids walk out of here with a succulent in a terracotta elephant and treat it like a pet for years. That’s what we’re going for.

The activity runs while supplies last, so if you’re planning to come later in the day, you may want to arrive on the earlier side. We can’t guarantee stock for the full day, but we’ll do our best to keep the turtle population thriving for as long as possible.