Activity Sheets

Creating a mandala is a great activity for the autumn/winter months.

Grow peas in 12 weeks - sow in March and harvest in June. Ideal for growing in a school term.

First the beauty of the blooms, followed by delight in the kitchen: add colour and taste on the patio and the plate.

While this simple project can be undertaken any time of the year, it is particularly well-suited for January.

Possibly the mainstay of our diet!

Want to try a gardening activity with your group but don’t know how to? Our ‘Have a Go pack’ contains all the information you’ll need to get started!

Double your pleasure by cultivating edible flowers!

Broad Beans are easy to grow and can be one of the earliest crops to pick. Broad Bean Aguadulce is extremely hardy and is ideal for autumn/late winter sowing for an early/mid summer crop

How to make new plants from summer flowering favourites

Identify a smaller area of the garden that is often neglected and create a wildflower swathe

Embark on a treasure hunt in the garden or during a woodland walk with this delightful and effortless activity!

When summer blooms fade away, don’t discard those planters just yet!

Autumn leaf fall provides materials for indoor crafts, as well as evergreen shrubs, which provide year-round plant material.

Create a water station for wildlife.

Cacti and succulents are resilient plants that thrive in small pots and require minimal care.

Making festive decorations from natural materials.

Take a walk into the garden and gather some flat-headed flowers and foliage for pressing and decorating glass jars.

Start your nasturtium wigwam in May or early June in Scotland, once frost risk has passed.

A cheerful homemade flowering gift is always appreciated.

Many of our favourite summer flowering plants which can be cut and displayed indoors, such as Gladioli, Freesia and Nerine, tend to prefer rich, well drained soils in full sun.

How to grow tumbling tomatoes, a bushy variety which doesn't need string, stakes or support.

How to grow delicious Pea Shoots indoors on the windowsill.