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Have you ever really thought about the weather?

It is happening around us all the time, 24 hours a day, every day and all around the world. We sometimes take it for granted, but it affects all our lives including what we do, how and where we live, what we eat and of course the things that we grow.

This term why not have a look at the weather in more detail, start by installing a Weather Station it is a great way of finding out more about the weather that is actually happening around you.

Why not start a Weather Diary each day recording all the many aspects of the weather: Rain, Hail, Snow, Frost, Wind, Cloud, Sun, Temperature etc. not only by using the Weather Station but also by observing the weather as well, you could even take photographs of the weather or draw pictures, make it as simple or detailed as you like.

The weather can also be very dangerous and extreme such as severe gales, flooding and prolonged periods of very low temperatures with ice and snow. Why not cut out articles about any extreme weather events from the newspaper or even talk to your parents, friends or other family members and ask them about any extreme weather that they can remember or have experienced.

If you are able to continue your weather diary throughout the year and maybe in future years it would make an excellent record and you can compare your information each year and see if the climate is changing.

The weather also affects our wildlife too especially any extreme weather, why not have a go at our current competition to Design a Garden for Wildlife for a chance to win some great wildlife prizes for your school, don’t delay as the closing date is 29^th February 2012.

As an alternative or as well as why not start a Wildlife and Nature Diary have a look at our Family Zone for some ideas.

There are still plenty of things that you can be doing in the garden at the moment, if the weather is favourable, so take a look at our Gardening Jobs for the New Year.

Gardening Jobs for the New Year

Dec 15, 2011

Well the days are still short and the outdoors can feel pretty chilly but there is still lots be doing in the garden at this time of year.

Jobs For Autumn In The School Garden

Sep 3, 2011

The best of the Summer sunshine may have gone but autumn in the school garden is a busy time. Here are some ideas for things to be getting on with now....

Great Ideas for Rainy Days!

Jul 21, 2011

A wet day doesn’t mean that all thoughts of gardening have to stop! Take a look at our indoor activity ideas, play some of our environmental games or have a go at our latest competition ...

Gardening Jobs For June

Jun 2, 2011

This is one of the busiest times of the gardening year, and here have some helpful pointers on gardening jobs that can be done around now.

Gardening Jobs For May

May 1, 2011

May is one of busiest months in the kitchen gardening year. Seedlings are growing fast and so are the weeds and there are lots of jobs to be getting on with. So if you don't know where to start here are a few ideas.....

Create Your Own Sensory Garden

Apr 12, 2011

Following an enquiry from a day nursery in Weymouth, we have but together some advice for setting up a sensory garden. The key to success is designing and arranging your sensory garden in a way that is easy to maintain..........

Prepare Your Garden for Sowing Seeds

Apr 1, 2011

Now's the time to buy the seeds you need for the coming growing season. Put together a list of the things that you might like to grow this year, then think about the space you have available, and the amount of time you would like to spend ...

Gardening Jobs For March

Mar 5, 2011

As the garden takes on the look of Spring find a little inspiration here before you get started...

Crop Rotation Using a Raised Bed System – Everything You Need to Know

Jan 20, 2011

Crop rotation is key to the success of any vegetable garden, and here is our essential guide...

A Simple Guide to Pressing Flowers & Leaves

Jun 30, 2010

Pressing flowers and leaves is easy and fun. Follow some simple steps to get the best results, and then enjoy making pictures, cards and bookmarks....

Making Delicious Bread With Children

Dec 9, 2009

When my children were small, each week we would go to a play group where the first activity of the morning was to make bread. It was a wonderfully calm, focused and absorbing activity for the children......

Seasonal Celebrations

Jan 5, 2009

At a time when we are perhaps less in touch with the natural world, these occasions are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the seasons and the cyclic nature of things ...