Inspire a lifelong love of nature with the Backyard Herb Discovery Journal from Barn & Botanicals.
This beautifully illustrated workbook invites children to explore the amazing world of herbs through observation, drawing, journaling, simple activities, coloring pages, and fun facts. Whether you’re homeschooling, teaching in a classroom, or simply spending time together outdoors, this journal transforms everyday plants into exciting discoveries. Created with faith, curiosity, and intentional learning in mind, children will investigate 20 common herbs while building observation skills, creativity, scientific thinking, and appreciation for God’s creation.
The workbook also includes blank exploration pages so young naturalists can continue discovering new plants long after they’ve completed the featured herbs.
Inside You’ll Find:
Over 140 beautifully designed pages
20 featured herbs to explore
Herb fact pages
Observation journals
Plant drawing pages
Plant parts labeling activities
Hands-on experiments and activities
Coloring pages
Herb safety guide
Parent & Teacher Guide
Herb Checklist
Blank herb journal pages
Certificate of Completion
Notes pages
Perfect For: • Homeschool families • Nature studies • Charlotte Mason learning • Unit studies • Elementary classrooms • Garden clubs • Farm and homestead education • Summer learning • Nature walks and outdoor adventures
Children Will Learn: Plant identification, observation and journaling skills, basic botany, herb uses and history, scientific thinking, nature appreciation, stewardship of God’s creation
Designed with our signature Barn & Botanicals watercolor style, this journal encourages children to slow down, ask questions, and discover the beauty that God has placed all around them. Grow. Learn. Explore. One herb at a time.
Product Details
Format: Printable PDF Digital Download
Length: 143 pages
Age Range: Approximately 6–12 years (with activities adaptable for older or younger children)
License: Personal, homeschool, and single-classroom use
* Created by: Barn & Botanicals | The Urban Roost
This is more than a workbook—it’s an invitation to cultivate curiosity, wonder, and a deeper connection with nature, one herb at a time.
