Here are a few pages that may be of interest to you.
Plant Dictionary
Labelling Plants If you are an indoor or outdoor gardener with children there are some factors to take into consideration. Many plants, leaves and seeds are dangerous if ingested, this can include handmade jewellery consisting of beads, nuts and seeds. All plants have...
What is Compost?
What is Compost? Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed in a process called composting. This process recycles various organic materials otherwise regarded as waste products and produces a nutrient-rich soil. You can easily buy compost from a gardening...
What Happens in Spring?
What Happens in Spring Spring has arrived a little early this year, so I have noticed a few exciting things. Spring means to jump into action, and that’s just what animals and plants do in this season. Spring is one of my favourite seasons. The days grow longer, and...
Honey Bees – Life Cycle Video
The amazing Honey Bee Honeybees make honey from pollen and nectar collected from flowers. They live in large colonies with one queen, many sterile female workers, and some male drones. In the wild, honeybees nest in hollow trees. When a new queen emerges, she embarks...
Spiders and Daddy Longlegs
I love Spiders and Daddy Longlegs. More spiders are expected this autumn around Great Britain, and experts say this is a good thing. Spiders are essential for biodiversity, and balance is important for the quality of human life. According to researchers at insect...
Organic Gardening for Kids
Organic Kids Gardening This is a way to grow plants without using harmful chemicals in the garden that might damage the soil. If chemicals have damaged the soil, it is harder for the plants to absorb nutrients, making them an easier target for diseases and pests....
