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Gardening board games to check out

We’ve come to the time of year when people start thinking about starting their gardens. Spring is around the corner, the time of year for new growth and pretty things sprouting from the ground. We can all agree that this sounds lovely but if you want to garden without getting your hands dirty try these board games!

Board games can be checked out for 3 weeks - and we have more than just gardening ones! Check out a full list of all our cool games here.

Happy growing…we mean, playing!

Arboretum (Borrow)
An arboretum is a botanical collection of only trees. Build the Arboretum of your dreams, and prevent your rival from building theirs.
Players: 2-4. Ages: 8+. Length: 30 min

Bohnanza (Borrow)
Farm beans, harvest crops, and trade your way to fortune in this card game classic.
Players: 2-7. Ages: 13+. Length: 45 min

Herbaceous (Borrow)
Have a relaxing time as you collect and plant an assortment of flavorful herbs in your garden.
Players: 1-4. Ages: 8+. Length: 20 min

Photosynthesis (Borrow)
In this game, the sun moves around the board and trees compete for sunlight to grow taller, so sow your crops wisely.
Players: 2-4. Ages: 8+. Length: 45-60 min

Takenoko (Borrow)
You must cultivate plots of land using irrigation and intelligence so that bamboo, the only food that the Panda will eat, grows in abundance.
Players: 2-4. Ages: 8+. Length: 45 min

Viticulture (Borrow)
Seasons pass as you develop your vineyard, harvest grapes, make wine, and fill orders.
Players: 1-6. Ages: 13+. Length: 45-90 min