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 ...
Growing sunflowers in pots: easy step-by-step guide
If you're looking for easy seeds to grow with children, it's hard to beat growing sunflowers in pots. If you're not gardening with children sunflowers are still fantastic plants to grow, and they make wonderful cut flowers too. This step-by-step guide shows you how to grow sunflowers in pots, covering which seeds to choose, planting and care instructions, and fun sunflower activities for kids. Growing sunflowers in pots As well as ...
Taking the RSPB Wild Challenge: spotting signs of spring and sowing sunflowers
Last year we had a great time partnering with RSPB on family-friendly activities that would help to give nature a home in our garden. You might remember that we planted wildflower seeds, grew flowers for butterflies, made a frog and toad abode, grew plants for moths, and made a bird bath. It was a busy year! We’re thrilled to be working with RSPB again on some fun new projects. Over the next few months we’ll be bringing you more exciting ideas ...