Bonfire Night – In Celebration of Guy Fawkes
On the 5th of November 1605, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in England with barrels gun powder. In the houses of parliament were England’s most important people including King James the 1st. Guy Fawkes was caught red-handed in the Houses of...
Ants – They Really Are Amazing
How amazing are ants?Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities. More than 10,000 known ant species occur worldwide. They are especially prevalent in tropical forests, where they may be up to half the insects living in some locations. Did you know...
The Wonderful World of Mulch
The wonderful world of mulch In all of its glory, Mulch decomposes; this organic matter creates a protective layer on the soil that our plants grow in. The idea is to recreate a natural system where the soil is rarely exposed to the elements. There are two types of...
How To Make Your Own Driftwood Photo Frames
DIY driftwood frames that bring rustic beach charm to your space and are simple for kids to make. This is a great way to recycle driftwood as well. DIY driftwood frames bring rustic beach charm and are simple to make. Driftwood or twigs are great for making photo...
Interesting Facts For Kids- Did You Know That?
Interesting facts for kidsDid you know that man destroys around 20,000 animal and plant species a year? Did you know that in Tropical countries the floods get very serious? This is because the rainforest trees which have been cut down used to soak up the rainwater...
Mini Cheese and Tomato Pizza
Mini Cheese and Tomato Pizzas for Kids Ingredients: 224 g strong bread flour 120 ml of warm water ½ tsp dried fast-action yeast 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp of salt tomato puree 1 packet of fresh mozzarella cheese 1 Large tomato Would you like our Dan The Gardener &...
Recyclable Gardening With Tyres
Recyclable Gardening A major source of pollution in the world is old and used cars and vehicle tyres. These tyres are made from thick rubber initially collected from the rubber tree. Landfill sites and yards are full of them and are going nowhere. They are...
Super Foods That Can Keep Kids Healthy
Wonder Foods and PlantsTo set about helping the planet it is important firstly to keep yourself as healthy as possible. It’s important when maintaining health for kids to try eating more fruit and vegetables and less sugary snacks and drinks. It is also very important...
How to Draw a Frog
Fun frog facts Would you like our Dan The Gardener & Friends FREE Activity Book for kids packed full of colouring-in, dot to dot, word searches, recycling tips and diary sheets plus much more?This post includes affiliate links. This means we earn a small...
How to draw a shark
Fun facts about sharks Sharks do not have bones. Most sharks have good eyesight. Sharks have special electroreceptor organs. Sharkskin feels similar to sandpaper. Sharks can go into a trance. Sharks have been around a very long time. Scientists age sharks by counting...
How to draw a butterfly
My name is Gigi The Butterfly, and it would be great to show you how to draw a butterfly. You'll be able to read all about me here. A few butterfly facts Butterflies and Moths have four stages in their lives The Egg Larva (Caterpillar) Pupa (Chrysalis) Adult fully...
Sunflowers – One Of Natures Miracle Plants
How amazing are Sunflowers? Sunflowers are very tall and bright yellow and easy to grow. Sunflowers can become healthy snacks, valuable oils, and bird seeds. They were cultivated in North America as far back as 3000 BC. They were developed for food, medicine, dye,...
