Activities
How to make leaf mould
Autumn is now upon us. The season when the foliage on many deciduous trees starts to turn delicious shades of yellow, orange and red. Then, they daintily fall to the ground. It’s traditional to sweep up those leaves in the garden and put them in the recycling bins but think again! Did you know that mixed…
Read More...Autumn vegetables to grow
Autumn can often feel like it isn’t possible to grow any more produce. However, there are still plenty of vegetables to grow through the autumn months to give you a head start next year. Carrots Humble carrots can be quite frost-hardy, so are great to continue growing in autumn. One carrot variety suitable for growing…
Read More...Top 5 vegetables for children to grow
Sometimes, getting children to eat vegetables can be challenging. However, a great way to help overcome this is to encourage them to have a go at growing their own! Spring is the perfect time of year for sowing veg seeds and planting out veg seedlings. Here are five easy-to-grow types of vegetables that might just…
Read More...Crops to grow year-round
Whilst traditional to sow and grow vegetables annually, it might surprise you that some crops keep growing year-round. Or for most of the year and these are known as perennial veg. There are huge advantages to having perennial veg, the most important that you can harvest from many of them year-round. This saves you money,…
Read More...Early spring gardening jobs for indoors
Spring is a busy time of year both for the natural world and also for Community gardeners! There will be lots of things to do outside in the spring but the weather can often be extreme. Rain and cold can make it impractical to work the soil. If that’s the case plan indoor jobs that…
Read More...How to recycle your Christmas tree to help your garden
It’s that time of year when we start to clear away our Christmas decorations and get our homes all freshened up for the new year. But if you have had a cut living Christmas tree this holiday season, you may be trying to decide the best way to dispose of it. There are a few…
Read More...How to help birds over winter
Whilst many animals hibernate during the cold winter months, please spare a thought for our flying feathered friends. They are out and about 12 months of the year! Winter can be a hard time for birds both food and drink-wise. They need high-fat food to keep energy reserves high for the harsh conditions, and equally…
Read More...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…
Read More...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…
Read More...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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