Nature is the best teacher and getting children outside (and away from the screen) is good for their mind and physical development. It’s crucial to teach the next generation about the environment so they can continue to take care of it. Here are 4 playful activities that focus on learning while having fun in theContinue reading “Nature play”
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How to make seed bombs
Whether it’s a plant pot, flowerbed, a patch in your yard, or an entire meadow, sowing wildflowers provides vital resources to support a wide range of insects that couldn’t otherwise survive in urban or built-up areas. Throwing, breaking up or digging ‘seed bombs’ (or balls) into areas in your garden that need a little brighteningContinue reading “How to make seed bombs”
Cat- Friendly Garden
Creating a cat-friendly garden can be easy and fun, if you have outdoor cats. You can create plenty of structures for climbing and plants that are safe for them to nibble on. They also have multiple dirt-filled areas in which to “relieve” themselves. Of course, this type of setup may not be for everyone, soContinue reading “Cat- Friendly Garden”
Sensory Garden
What Is a Sensory Garden? A sensory garden is a garden that has a collection of plants that are appealing to one or more of the five senses; sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch. Sensory gardens should be accessible for all people to enjoy – disabled and non-disabled. Sensory gardens are typically geared towards youngContinue reading “Sensory Garden”
Gardening for Toddlers
Your toddler will find lots of things to explore in the garden, and if you are prepared with a few toddler gardening activities, you can enhance his or her experience. Gardening with toddlers is a healthy way for parents and children to enjoy the outdoors together. Theme Gardens for toddlers should center on their fiveContinue reading “Gardening for Toddlers”
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