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The kit you really need for growing seeds
We may still be trying to wave goodbye to winter, but if you’re even remotely green-fingered your thoughts are bound to be turning to what plants you want to grow this year. I’ve already spent a...
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Giving nature a home in our garden: sowing wildflowers
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll be aware that we’re joining forces with the RSPB ‘Give nature a home in your garden’ campaign. With 60% of the UK’s wildlife species seeing decline over the last...
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Helping Britain’s bees with the Hozelock #PlantAPot campaign
You’re probably already aware that bees are in trouble, with numbers and species in quite dramatic decline. Bees play a crucial role in the pollination of plants – and not just our pretty garden...
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What to plant now – Container Vegetables
So we’re into April – which means the growing season is well and truly underway and you can really get cracking with sowing seeds. You may not have an allotment or a large vegetable plot in the...
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Taking the RSPB Wild Challenge: spotting signs of spring and sowing sunflowers
Last year we had a great time partnering with RSPB on family-friendly activities that would help to give nature a home in our garden. You might remember that we planted wildflower seeds, grew flowers...
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Kitting your kids out for spring adventures
Now that spring is finally here, a lot of you are probably getting busy kitting your family out for the warmer weather. We’re in the process of going through the kids’ wardrobes, checking what still...
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#SpringBlooms fun with Dobbies Garden Centres
Well the weather has finally decided to behave like spring, hurrah! Now that things have started to warm up, you can really get cracking on some fun family gardening projects. Dobbies Garden Centres...
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Growing sunflowers with children
Have you planted any seeds yet this year? Now’s the ideal time to get growing, and if you’re looking for easy seeds to grow with children it’s hard to beat sunflowers. As well as producing seriously...
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Stylish Grow Your Own with Elho
Do you like the idea of growing your own, but struggle with the practicalities? There are lots of fruit and vegetables that will grow perfectly happily without the need for a great big plot of land...
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Grow Your Own for kids: how to grow salad
Over the last few years my kids have got involved with lots of different aspects of gardening; they’ve sown seeds, harvested crops, dug, planted, watered, weeded and simply played in the mud. They...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Biking with Halfords
Are you making the most of the lovely spring weather and getting active outdoors? So far this month we’ve managed some family games in the garden, a few weed-clearing sessions down at the allotment,...
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My highlights from RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018
Show season is in full swing in the gardening world, and today sees the gates open at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show in Derbyshire. I went along yesterday for a sneak peak at what’s on offer, and boy did...
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Fun gardening: How to grow your name in courgettes
This may sound like a rather odd title for a post, but bear with me…. If you’re growing courgettes this year, right now you’re likely to be inundated with them, and busy trying to find new recipes to...
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Nature craft: painted rocks
Painted rocks are a classic nature craft, and one that my kids never tire of! It’s a great little craft that doesn’t need much preparation, and suits pretty much all ages of child. It’s also...
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Create Your Own Happy: happiness-boosting activities for 7-11 year olds
As my kids are getting older, I’m finding that less of the time I spend looking after them is focused on doing ‘stuff’ for them, and more time is spent helping them to grow and develop emotionally....
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Product Showcase: Wickey climbing frames
The kids may be back at school this month, but autumn is still a great time to get them playing outdoors. Mine have been heading straight out into the garden to let off steam after a day of lessons....
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Nature Craft: making leaf prints
Isn’t autumn just wonderful for crafting inspiration? We’ve done so many lovely craft activities already this season, and these simple leaf prints are our latest masterpiece. With so many fabulous...
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Ideas for enjoying autumn outdoors with children
I just love autumn. The weather is still mild, the sunlight is at a fabulous angle, and nature is visibly changing everywhere you look. My kids love it too; it’s such a tactile time of year with all...
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How to force Spring flowering bulbs
Autumn is traditionally the time to plant spring flowering bulbs in the garden, with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, iris and crocus all popular choices. But while you’re planting bulbs in the garden,...
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Taking the RSPB Wild Challenge: trees, leaves and seeds
Have you been getting outdoors and enjoying nature this autumn? We’ve been trying to make the most of the mild weather, and enjoying all that nature has to offer at this time of year. If you read the...
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