Are you looking for inspiration on gardening for kids? These ten great projects are perfect for getting kids gardening and having fun outdoors. As well as being lots of fun, gardening for children is a great way to explore their senses, learn about nature, and develop an interest in healthy living. Gardening is also a fantastic way to spend time as a family, and can have a hugely positive impact on everyone’s mental health. My new ...
The benefits of gardening with kids
Collaborative post If you're a regular reader of the blog, you'll know I'm a big believer in the value of gardening with children. Both of my kids have helped out in the garden since they were tiny, and it's been such a positive part of our family life. As a result I've always been keen on spreading the word about the benefits of gardening with kids. In the last two years, interest in gardening for kids has doubled, with google searches ...
How to garden for wildlife: 50 easy ways to make your garden wildlife friendly
Would you like to make your garden more wildlife friendly? It’s an increasingly popular garden trend, as more and more of us learn about just how important it is to use our outdoor spaces to help wildlife. What is wildlife gardening? Wildlife gardening, or wild gardening, is an approach to gardening that aims to support your local wildlife. The plants you grow, the products you use, the layout of your garden, and the way you ...
Kids outdoor activities: free printable summer bucket list ideas
Are you looking for easy, fun kids outdoor activities this summer? This free printable summer bucket list has 40 things to do outside with kids, and is a brilliant way to keep them entertained and active! Summer kids outdoor activities Summer is a great time to head outside with the kids and have some fun. The days are lovely and long, the weather is mild, and there's so much to see and explore in nature. Add in the long school ...
Win a bundle of National Trust Children’s Gardening Tools
Welcome to a lovely giveaway for National Children's Gardening Week! I'm partnering with garden tool supplier Burgon & Ball to give away a bundle of children's gardening tools worth over £89 from their National Trust 'Get Me Gardening' range. This is such a perfect prize for encouraging those little green fingers :) Read on to find out more about the range and how to enter. The National Trust 'Get Me Gardening' children's ...
4 fun family gardening projects for you and your children
Collaborative post Any outdoor space provides plenty of activities that you can do with your child. Family gardening projects are a great way to help children engage with nature, learn about the natural world, and have fun at the same time. Simple and fun family gardening projects If you’d like to become a more green-fingered family, these four family gardening projects are a great place to start. Each one is simple, doesn't need much ...
Gardening in May: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in May. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, you're in the right place! You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in May May is one of the busiest months in the garden. Everything is growing, so there's lots of maintenance going on, but we're also still planting lots of new things. Add to that the ...
4 ways gardening can improve your health
Collaborative post It’s probably not news to anyone that getting outside for some fresh air and sunshine can do you the world of good. But now more than ever, amidst a worldwide pandemic and plenty of anxiety-inducing news, people are rediscovering the merits of gardening. Not only is the simple act of growing something hugely rewarding, there’s the added benefit of enjoying a lovely harvest of fresh fruit and veg, or a stunning floral ...
The best microgreens to grow, and how to grow microgreens at home
Would you like to grow your own microgreens? It’s a really simple indoor gardening project that can quickly provide you with super-healthy, tasty edible greens. Read on for a simple step-by-step guide to growing microgreens, plus advice on the best microgreens to grow. What are microgreens? Microgreens are seedlings of herbs and vegetables. You would usually allow the plant to reach full size before harvesting it, but ...
Gardening in April: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in April. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, this is a great place to start. You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in April This is the month when the garden really starts to take off. The weather warms up, the daylight hours increase, and everything feels like it just wants to get going. All ...
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