# Pretend Play Garden Toys Crate&Kids' Felt Garden Set Includes Felt Veggies, Soil and Worms By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-01-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-garden-set References: [crateandbarrel](https://www.crateandbarrel.ca/felt-garden-set/s384508) Crate&Kids' Felt Garden Set is a hands-on toy that educates children about food cultivation and produce farming. The pretend play is sure to result in hours of imaginative play and consists of 10 pieces -- "including toy flowers, carrots, lettuce, cauliflower, radishes, a watering can and an adorable worm." The felt garden set also includes realistic soil and a felt crate that mimics the perfect miniature or urban gardening setup. With many parents balancing work from home with caring for kids during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, creative toys and educational activity ideas can be a challenge. This pretend planting toy is designed for children ages 3 and up, teaching them about gardening and healthy produce. The product can also be purchased alongside Crate&Kids' Greenhouse Playhouse as a fun and interactive set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Felt Toys for Gardening:** The trend of educational and interactive felt toys for gardening can be expanded to other educational scenarios. - **Interactive Pretend Play Sets:** The trend of interactive pretend play sets that teach children useful skills can be utilized in various industries. - **Combining Education and Play:** The trend of toys that combine education and play can be expanded to other areas of learning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Toy Industry:** The children's toy industry can incorporate more educational and interactive toys to provide a more valuable and entertaining experience for children. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can utilize interactive and hands-on toys to engage students and enhance the learning experience. - **Urban Gardening Industry:** The urban gardening industry can benefit from the trend of felt gardening toys as a way to educate children and promote healthy food habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [Beginners Vegetable Garden Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-garden.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Nature Discovery Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-naturalist-vest-play-set.md) - [Outdoor Exploration Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-hiking-play-set.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Gardening Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardeners-gift-set.md) - [Miniature Building Block Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-tiny-plants.md)