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DIY watering can

To celebrate National Water Week in October, we are making a recycled watering can! You just need an old 2-litre plastic milk bottle and some creativity.

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Kids who grow food

Are you a kid who loves growing food? Is your family into growing food? We want to see your garden! Join my kids who grow food revolution!

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DIY seed bombs

Have you ever made a seed bomb? A seed bomb is a little ball of compost, clay and seeds! You can throw them anywhere and, after it rains, they will grow!

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Cast me dirtgirl!

I’m looking for some amazing kids to join us on screen as we Go Wild for Maths!

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Grow a mini indoor garden

Have you ever tried to grow a mini indoor garden? There are so many cool ways to grow your own tiny garden inside, and you can even grow things to eat!

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National Tree Day

National Tree Day is on Sunday 2 August and I’m super excited! Share a photo of yourself hugging or caring for your favourite tree, house plant or garden with the hashtags #HugATreeForNTD.

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Solstice celebrations for kids

Do you have a solstice family tradition? Maybe you could start one! You could make a solstice lantern, take a family solstice walk or have an outdoor picnic celebration.

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World Oceans Day

Happy World Oceans Day! Did you know that about 70% (or just over two-thirds) of the planet is covered by oceans?! And that 70% of the oxygen we breathe is made by plants in the ocean?! Check out my blog for kids!

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Happy World Environment Day

Happy World Environment Day!! Let's party for our planet! Here are some fun party ideas to do at home. You can make nature crown, make some party food and dance to my party playlist. Check out my blog (for kids) now!

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Seed saving for kids

Did you know that you can save your own seeds from the plants in your garden?! You can collect the seeds all up, save them in a container and when the season is right, you can plant them and they will grow more plants. That’s amazing!

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Family fun in the garden!

Hi greenthumbs! Lots of people are staying at home with their families right now, which means it’s a super good time to get in the garden! I have some cool ideas of things to do together as a family … make a pizza garden, make some plant labels and write a letter to someone you love! Check it out on my NEW BLOG FOR KIDS!

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Get funky in the compost!

Did you know that this week is International Compost Awareness Week? It’s one of my favourite weeks of the year. Why? Because compost is AMAZING

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