Growing Guides and How Tos

  Eco-friendly growing kits are here! We are so excited to have launched our very own range of growing kits this week and we’re so pleased that you like them!  Featuring a biodegradable bamboo plant pot and peat-free compost, they’ve...

Traditional learning at schools is essential, but it does not mean that it is the only learning that children should experience. Learning life skills and lessons is just as important. Playing outdoors is one way to get children off the...

We are all familiar with the wonderful spring displays of daffodils, tulips and crocuses which brighten gardens in the spring, heralding the start of longer days and warmer weather. Many spring-flowering bulbs also provide much-needed nectar for early bees, such...

Fungi are amazing organisms! Most people are aware of mushrooms and toadstools as everyday examples of fungi, but the fungal kingdom is much more diverse, with an estimated 1.5 million species on earth.  Ever since Linnaeus started a systematic classification...

Gardening is a great activity to do with your kids — they can learn about their environment, stay active, and have fun. Here, Rebecca McCalla, Director at the kids' outdoor brand, Little Adventure Shop, shows you how to build a...

Pumpkin growing with children is really simple and easy to get involved with, and late May/early June is the perfect time to start growing them in time for Halloween. All you need is a pot, some compost and a pumpkin...

Adventurous Plants for Adventurous Growers For experienced gardeners, children's seed varieties can sometimes seem repetitive and unadventurous. But we can help! There are endless extaordinary plants that are both easy to grow and fascinating to watch, and we've chosen 3...

We've all been getting out on a lot more walks this year. So, why not try to make your outdoor adventures as entertaining and educational as possible for your little ones? Here, Rachel Clinkard from the shoe retailer Charles Clinkard shares her top tips for doing this.