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20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids

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Inspire the green thumb in your child with this collection of 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids at home. You’ll be amazed. 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids Children can so easily have a very false sense of where food comes from. They come with us to the grocery store, watch […]

Cut and paste nature art activity

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If your looking for a quick set up activity that will engage and entertain children of all ages, then get them to do this cut and paste nature art activity. It’s a wonderful way to get them outdoors, into nature and thinking creatively.   It’s holidays at the moment *ahhhh* and whilst I love the […]

How to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids

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Thanks to Garden Sparkle, we created another special little magical outdoor space that isn’t just gorgeous and perfect for imaginative play, it’s actually edible! Let me share with you how to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids.  Sponsored by Garden Sparkle If you’ve been following me for a little while, you’d know how […]

Dandelion wishes in a Jar

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These beautiful dandelion puffs are so beautiful. Do you have any in your garden? They can be a lovely decoration when placed in a jar, investigated individually under a microscope or loving offered to a child who might like to make a special wish. Who wouldn’t want some dandelion wishes in a jar?  Okay, so my garden […]

‘The Garden Classroom’ book review and giveaway

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Cathy James, UK creator of blog NurtureStore, has just launched her wonderful book called, ‘The Garden Classroom‘. Aimed at children aged 4-8, it includes pages and pages of fun and creative ways to use the garden for learning.  I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a copy of Cathy’s new book and I expected it […]

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