How to get kids into gardening
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How to get kids into gardening Alan Titchmarsh shares his tips for encouraging children to share your favourite hobby.
Anyone who loves the land and the landscape fears for the future of the planet. But if small children grow up with a love and understanding of growing things and an increasing awareness of the difference they can make, then I think we have cause for hope.
My Grandpa seemed intent that I should enjoy the hours I spent with him on his allotment. That time would be short enough – he died when I was just eight years old. But my visits to his patch during those years were enough to convince me that this was what I wanted to do with my life.
Willow stars make pretty decorations. Picture: RHS/PA
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Want to give your children some festive craft tasks in the run-up to Christmas? RHS experts offer a choice of projects to keep the little ones busy.
Holly foliage, berries and cones make for a fine festive display. Picture: RHS/PA
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Kids looking to do something crafty this Christmas? There’s a lot of natural decorations they could be making to add eco-friendly interest to the festive scene.
Garlands of natural tinsel, willow stars and bowls of beautiful bulbs are just some of the suggestions being put forward by the RHS’ Campaign for School Gardening team.
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