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A range of activities designed to encourage children to get active outdoors and have fun gardening.

Cress in a plastic tray

Growing vegetables

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Growing vegetables is fun, exciting and delicious! It’s also quite easy and you don’t even need a garden to do it. Here are some tips for growing four common vegetables and everyone’s favourite garden giant – the sunflower. Download these tips to keep at hand when you start your planting. Cress Cress, is one of […]

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Ripe strawberries

Window sill strawberries

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If you live in an apartment, flat or somewhere with no access to outdoor space, a hanging basket or window box could be an excellent way to bring the garden to your window sill. Strawberries are an easy plant to grow and can be grown almost anywhere. Strawberries can be planted all through the year, […]

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A watering can

Watering plants

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Watch your plants shoot up in size by giving them a good watering. Just like us, plants need water regularly to stay healthy and to grow. But while you’re watering, remember the environment and try not to waste too much water. Follow the guidelines below to make sure you give your plants the right amount. […]

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Grow broad beans

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How do I plant broad beans? Plant seeds about 5cm deep. Plant the next seed about 30cm away. Keep rows 60cm apart. Download a reminder sheet all about broad beans How do I look after broad beans? Water the seeds and make sure the ground stays damp until the seedlings appear. It usually takes 10 to 20 days for […]

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A tree cookie

Tree cookies

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Use these directions to make tree cookies that will look good for years. These can be attached to string and be used in a room for display purposes. What you will need A thick branch (at least 4cm diameter), a bow saw, string, drill, colouring pens/paint What to do Ask an adult to saw a […]

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