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05/10/2022

Gardening for Children.

Activities for a child in the garden Watering the garden. Digging. Picking flowers. Planting vegetables, fruits and flowers in the correct season. Feeding the worms and using the ‘worm tea’ from the worm farm as fertiliser. Picking vegetables and fruits when they are ready to eat. Make a fairy garden or dinosaur garden! Use an old flower pot, seed tray or any plastic tray or box. … Shooting water into buckets. Painting stones. Make mud pies. Take your soft toys outside. Make a time capsule and bury in the garden.... Read More

17/09/2022

10 easy gardening jobs to prepare for autumn.

1. Continue to feed and water pots “As well as an immediate benefit, feeding and watering pots around this time will mean you can enjoy extended flowering well into the autumn. “People tend to neglect their pots around this time of year or assume that, when it begins to rain more as we head toward autumn, their potted plants are automatically watered. However, the water tends to just run off. “A good soak, at least once a week, is better than a dribble every day.” 2. Tidy up perennials “Tidying up... Read More

05/09/2022

Gardening Lesson Plans.

We have developed a range of Gardening Lesson Plans based around Gardening and Horticulture.  These lesson plans have been developed by an approved Ofsted inspector and are hugely popular with schools both primary and secondary along with other learning organisations. These can be used for All Primary Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as Secondary Education Key stage 3 and 4, year after year offering good value for money with power point presentations and each plan is detailed with easy to follow instructions for the teacher. These Lesson Plans have... Read More

21/08/2022

JOBS to do NOW in the GARDEN…..

Late summer or early Autumn is the perfect time for tilling the ground and adding organic matter, like compost or manure, to improve soil structure and nutrient levels, make sure you sow, grow, prune and feed your plants at exactly the right time to keep everything in peak condition. Water potato plants, especially container grown crops to keep plants healthy and yields high. Water all your container plants thoroughly at least once a day. Soak any pots that become bone dry, especially terracotta pots. Water will run off the surface of... Read More

02/08/2022
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Top 10 Herbs for Your Kitchen

Your dream kitchen isn’t complete without herb plants. Herbs add living decor and a helpful hand in the kitchen. Here’s a list of great herbs that will add spice to your meals throughout the year.   Herbs like a lot of sunlight when growing, so be sure to place them near a sunny window indoors.  1.  Basil Commonly used in Italian dishes, basil is great for adding flavor to soups and sauces. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor. When growing, keep soil moist, and water the plant the... Read More

28/07/2022
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School Gardening Lesson Plans

Product Details We have developed a range of School Gardening Lesson Plans for teachers to follow during school lesson times based around Gardening and Horticulture this can be linked into your curriculum subjects and outdoor learning initiatives. Please see an example in images opposite ‘Roots and Shoots’. These lesson plans have been developed by an approved Ofsted inspector and are hugely popular with schools both primary and secondary along with other learning organisations. These can be used for All Primary Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as Secondary Education Key... Read More

17/07/2022

5 things to do in the garden now……

It’s time to get your garden in shape. Here’s what to do now to plan, plant and maintain your garden so it looks good all summer long.The sun’s out and you want to spend every last waking moment outside. You take a wander to see what needs doing out there and suddenly the list you imagined in your head got a lot longer. Perhaps you plan to start your no dig gardening veg patch or are wondering how to make a small garden into a flower haven. The trick is... Read More

Lily Wooden Foot Stool 38cm (15in).

This footstool complements all of the seats in the Lily range. Sitting neatly in front of the single, double or rocking seat, it provides the perfect accessory for resting gardeners. Specifications Height: 38cm Width: 58cm Depth: 51cm Weight: 7.5kg Features Stylish design Made from high quality, pressure treated timber Suitable for any outdoor space Please Note: Product arrives flat packed and will need assembling.