The decline of the bee population is putting us at risk. Without these little creatures, our gardens - our food supply - would not grow. We all need to do our part in helping bees thrive. The best thing you can do at home is to ensure that your garden is bee-friendly so you can help the bees without further damaging their population. Here are some tips to help you create a bee-friendly garden. Create a Bee-Friendly Garden Here are a ...
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How to Grow Sweet Potatoes
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We love sweet potato and usually use it instead of the normal spud. They are also very easy to grow and with these tips on how to grow sweet potatoes, you will be growing some for yourself in no time at all. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes grow under the ground like regular potatoes. Above the ground, sweet potatoes are sprawling vines that can take up a huge amount of room in the garden and have flowers that resemble those of Morning Glory. ...
Create a Gardening Journal
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Creating a garden is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. We have a small vegetable garden as well as some fruit trees which the kids help to water, fertilise and of course, pick and eat what we have been able to grow. To help encourage our kids to get out in the garden more, I created this gorgeous Gardening Journal, which is a great fit for people of all ages. Check out the list of materials that we use with these ...
Composting for Beginners
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Compositing is a great skill to learn, that can be done virtually anywhere. It’s great for the environment and helps to reduce waste. It may seem like a difficult task to start, but as long as you have greens, browns and a bin, you can have compost. It is also a great skill for children to learn. Not only is composting beneficial to the environment, it is practical, can help you save money and help you grow healthier plants. What is ...
7 Tips for Gardening with Kids
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Now is a great time to get outside and get gardening with your kids, letting them grow their own veggie garden. Not only will they get to enjoy some healthy foods at the end, it will also help them with things such as responsibility, self confidence, creativity, co-operation and an appreciation of their natural environment. The key is to keep it a fun experience for your kids, allowing them to dig and explore their environment and if ...
DIY Plant Markers
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Now that the weather is warming up, we have been able to get outside more and start a small vegetable garden. To remember what seeds we planted, we created these DIY Plant Markers from paddlepop sticks that we had lying around the house. These plant markers were easy and fun to make, allowing you to remember what you planted as well as adding a bit of colour to your garden. To make these plant markers, you will need: paddle pop ...