School Zone
The School Garden in Spring
Spring begins this month, and as mother nature begins to stir from her winter slumber there is already a little sniff of it in the air. The birds are singing that little bit louder, the daylight is lasting that little bit longer, and the spring lambs are skipping around the field behind our house, much to the delight of the children.
"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden." ~Ruth Stout
There are lots of gardening jobs to do this month. With plenty of preparations to be made for the growing season, and lots of early planting in progagators and on windowsills to be getting on with.
...And by getting organised now, things will be nicely set up for the future months when everything in the garden can get incredibly busy.
So for a bit of inspiration have a look at our Gardening Jobs for March, and love your environment a little along the way!
We have also launched our brand new competitions for 2010. There will be a new one each month - one for schools and one for families, with some great prizes to be won. For all the details click here for schools and here for families.
And don't forget you can always get in touch with charlotte@gardeningwithchildren.co.uk, or Ask the Expert for handy gardening tips and advice.
Gardening Jobs For March
Mar 5, 2010
As the garden takes on the look of Spring find a little inspiration here before you get started...
Gardening Jobs For January & February
Jan 17, 2010
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.
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......
Jobs For Autumn In The School Garden
Sep 9, 2009
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....
Gardening Jobs For June & July
Jun 3, 2009
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.
A Simple Guide to Pressing Flowers & Leaves
Apr 23, 2009
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....
Prepare Your Garden for Sowing Seeds
Jan 19, 2009
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 ...
Great Ideas for Rainy Days!
Jan 12, 2009
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 ...
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 ...