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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…
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,…
Read More...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…
Read More...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…
Read More...How to sow and grow radishes UK
If you’re looking for a little extra crunch in your salad this summer, radishes are an absolute must-grow in your school and community gardens. Super quick and easy to grow, radishes are the perfect brassica for school and community gardens. Because they’re compact plants, they can grow in the smallest of spaces. This means they’re…
Read More...The Great Garden Quiz 2023
Challenge yourself, your schools, and your communities with this year’s Great Garden Quiz! The questions range from music and films to the history of gardens, plants, and, of course, some general knowledge. And if you get any wrong, don’t worry! It’s a great opportunity to learn some fascinating new facts.
Read More...How to throw a Wimbledon party
Before you know it, July will be here, and with it comes Wimbledon! The world’s oldest tennis tournament. This is a great time of year to get communities and schools together to celebrate a brilliant sport, learn about tennis, and most importantly – enjoy time in the garden! Take a look at our top five…
Read More...How to sow and grow strawberries UK
Make milkshakes, mocktails and cocktails, slather them in fresh cream, top cakes and deserts, or give them a wash and eat them straight from the vine! That’s right, it’s strawberry season! Strawberries are one of the nation’s most beloved fruits. The wild varieties have been growing in Britain since the Ice Age, and the first…
Read More...How to sow and grow sunflowers UK
Sunflowers are one of the nation’s favourite flowers. And it’s not hard to see why. Their vast, golden blooms are like slices of sunshine. Plus, their impressive height makes a real statement in the garden. The good news is that annual sunflowers bloom from summer into autumn. And, to enjoy them all summer long, all…
Read More...How to sell your garden
Don’t panic! We’re not about to ask you to hang up your spade and lock up your greenhouse. We’re talking about using what you grow in your garden to raise money that you can put towards your garden. This is also a great opportunity to get members of schools and communities interested, and ultimately, get…
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