How to help the bees

In the UK alone there are about 70 species of bees that help to pollinate. Without them, we can kiss some of our favourite foods goodbye! Help bring a buzz to your school and community garden, by introducing bee-friendly features.  It’s always a great day when you hear the low gentle hum, and spot the…

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How to make friends through gardening

According to a recent study by the Red Cross in partnership with Co-Op more than nine million adults in the UK are often or always lonely. Could community gardening be the anecdote? No matter how friendly your school or community is, getting stuck in can be a daunting prospect. That’s why we’ve come up with…

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How to sow and grow raspberries UK

Pink, juicy, and soft to the touch, raspberries are one of the nation’s favourite summer fruits. They make an excellent addition to school and community gardens, not least because they cost a pretty penny from the local shop! Raspberries are the perfect summer fruit. They’re cheap to grow, and make a great addition to desserts,…

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Top three plants that smell like sweets

As the summer holidays creep closer and closer, why not transform your community garden into a place that kids will get stuck in? The best way to do this? Make your school or community garden smell like a sweet shop!  Discover our quick list of sweet-scented plants that smell as if they’ve been taken straight…

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Crazy places to plant with kids

Are you looking for ways to inspire the next generation of gardeners? Look no further! We’ve created a list of five crazy places you can grow plants with kids, to make their first venture into gardening even more exciting!  It can be tricky to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays. There are only…

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