Many children today are growing up with little understanding of where their food comes from. With processed meals and packaged snacks the norm, it's no wonder some think cheese grows on trees or that fish fingers come from chickens. But helping kids reconnect with food, by growing it themselves, can have a lasting impact on their health, knowledge, and well-being.
Kids and gardening
In recent years, leaving out oats mixed with glitter as a treat for Father Christmas's reindeer has become a popular tradition. However, this seemingly harmless practice has negative environmental impacts.
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There are two areas where coir wins over compost: seed starting and container plantings. There is no definitive data on compost vs coir and which is more eco-friendly. Multi-purpose compost containing peat moss affects climate change and resources the most.
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It is super easy to grow dwarf beans and they are such a great thing to add to almost any meal - plus most kids love (or at least tolerate) them! They will be ready to pick in around 50-60 days after planting. These step by step instructions should get you started if you're keen to give it a go.
How to grow....
With half a billion plastic plant pots ending up in landfills or incineration plants each year, what can be done?
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This guide provides clear and concise explanations of common gardening jargon
Gardening Jargon
Growing your own vegetables is not only rewarding but also a great way to reduce your environmental impact.
Tips
Everything you need to know to get you growing vegetables in your garden
Tips
Top tips on how to get the best harvest when growing in a greenhouse
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