Activities
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…
Read More...Bake your own beetroot brownies
Beetroots are a bit like Marmite. A love it or hate it vegetable. But did you know you can bake Beetroots into gorgeous brownies that everyone will enjoy? Chocolatey and nutritious, with around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a great way to seamlessly introduce healthier sweet treats into communities and classrooms. Why…
Read More...How to grow swede UK
Swede, also known as ‘Neeps’ in Scotland, is a hardy root vegetable. It’s almost otherworldly with its purple-green skin, and yellowy-orange flesh. But, despite its odd turnip-y look, they carry a sweet and earthy flavour. This makes Swede a great addition to hearty winter dishes. Swedes are relatively easy to grow from…
Read More...How to grow potatoes UK
. With over 500 different varieties of potato in the UK alone, potatoes are officially the nation’s favourite vegetable. So, you can be sure growing spuds will be a welcome addition to your school or community garden. It’s not hard to see why spuds are a firm favourite. They taste great baked, mashed,…
Read More...5 things to do in your garden on rainy days
We know many of you have been enjoying time in your garden with this amazing weather over the past few weeks. But with the weather taking a turn recently, we wanted to remind you that all is not lost! There are lots of things you can do in your garden on those rainy days. Just…
Read More...Create a fairy garden| Activity
Fairy gardens are a great way to engage children and inspire them to create their own mini garden. The planting principle is the same and a general garden pot or container is the perfect size… just add creativity. You don’t have to create your garden for just fairies, toy dinosaurs and model characters seem to…
Read More...Build your own bug hotel
Bug houses come in all shapes and sizes Bug houses are a popular feature in school and community gardens. There are a simple and cheap way of creating a wildlife friendly environment. Look at some of the bug houses from across our network! If you feel inspired by these creative wildlife havens, take a look…
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