Posts Tagged ‘grow your own’
Sow Your Own – Parsnips
Sow Your Own Parsnips Parsnips are a staple in many household’s roast dinners. To grow your own, it’s time to think about sowing for your autumn harvest. Sow the seeds thinly and around 6 inches apart and in rows around 12 inches apart. Make sure the rows are deep. Make sure the soil is warm…
Read More...Sow Your Own – Tomatoes
Sow Your Own Tomatoes An all-time favourite to grow, it’s time to sow your tomatoes. Now, there are two types of tomato plants, bush varieties which don’t require staking or support and can be grow in hanging baskets, or cordon varieties which grow tall. Cordon varieties do require support, either a bamboo stick in the…
Read More...Sow Your Own – Aubergines
Sow Your Own Aubergines Aubergines are perfect to start sowing in the winter months in a heated greenhouse or polytunnel. Although aubergines are becoming a popular pick to grow at home, they are a trickier vegetable to grow. But once you’ve mastered it you should get a full crop. The hardest part is the first…
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Spice up your garden
This blog is not for the faint hearted, or for the cooler mouths. This is all about HEAT and how you can bring an extra spice to your table with these 4 flowers, fruits, and veggies you can grow in your garden. Rocket This peppery salad leaf is not only one of the fastest veg…
Read More...Edible Flowers
Over the past few years, you may have noticed that edible flowers are making an appearance. They have become a popular decoration and garnishes on food dishes and cocktails. There’s nothing more surprising than being told you can eat a beautiful bloom that arrives on your plate. So, why don’t you add an extra special…
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...Paint your own pots | Activity
Painting your own set of decorative pots is an imaginative way to display your prized plants! They add personality and humour to your display and can be painted any colour combination or theme that you like – a simple activity suitable for any age. We have put together a flower and ladybird design below to…
Read More...Vegetable pairs game | Activity
Learn the names of vegetables you can grow in your garden while having fun! Download our work sheet then follow the simple steps below to make your very own vegetable pairs game! DOWNLOAD VEGETABLE PAIRS GAME WORKSHEET You Will Need Two printed vegetable game sheets Colouring pens and pencils Two sheets of plain card Scissors…
Read More...Grow Your Own Cress Heads | Activity
Our Cress Heads are a simple way to get growing. With just a few everyday items you can create these humorous little characters and watch their hair grow longer, day after day! Use our expressions sheet to inspire your designs. DOWNLOAD EXPRESSIONS SHEET You Will Need An empty egg carton Empty egg shells Permanent marker…
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