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Fun and practical activities to do in the garden every month of the year, perfect for parents and teachers
  • 15 June 2009
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Children benefit immensely from spending time outdoors in the fresh air, and a great way to get them outside is to encourage an interest in their garden. This book, with accompanying worksheets on a CD (included), presents fun and practical activities to do in the garden every month of the year, come rain or shine. These range from growing flowers and vegetables, to spotting birds and tracking the weather, and keeping a 'garden diary'. The activities are suitable for seven to fourteen-year-olds, and although older children will be able to work independently, it can be fun to work as part of a group such as a family or school class. Let them get their hands (or boots) dirty!
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Price: $30.00
Pages: 112
Publisher: Floris Books
Imprint: Floris Books
Publication Date: 15 June 2009
Trim Size: 9.00 X 8.30 in
ISBN: 9780863156922
Format: Paperback
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'Overall, a well produced book, full of information and inspiring activities for the would be gardener. This is a lovely book to share with a child or children.'– The School Librarian 'A charming little book'– Matthew Biggs, BBC Radio 4, Gardeners' Question Time 'This is the perfect handbook for children and adults, be they parents or teachers ... Written in a very accessible style and complete with a CD packed full of worksheets, this guide is an indispensible starting point for anyone trying to encourage their children to become more involved in the garden... there is something in here for everyone.'– Armadillo 'Get the whole family involved in gardening with a new book full of ideas and information, developed in association with The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society.'– Woman Alive Magazine 'With accompanying worksheets on a CD, presents fun and practical activities to do in the garden every month of the year, come rain or shine.'– Inspire Magazine
Ivor Santer was Deputy Principal at Oatridge Agricultural College until his retirement in 2003. He has lectured on agriculture at various institutions throughout the UK for 35 years. In 1998, he started work on a children's gardening course in conjunction with the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society which was finally finished in 2007, and has now become Green Fingers and Muddy Boots.
Introduction So you want to be a gardener? How to use this book Gardening activity sheets Young Gardener Certificate Getting Started Your garden environment Tools and equipment Accidents and first-aid Nature's Garden Climate and weather Birds and wildlife Creepy-crawlies Keeping a garden diary How Plants Grow The plant and how it functions Soil Plant food All About Plants! Plant names and families Trees The garden lawn What is a weed? How long do plants live? Growing Plants Growing plants from seed Taking cuttings Growing spring bulbs Garden Groceries The vegetable garden Growing herbs Growing fruit Plants in Pots House plants Outdoor containers A Seasonal Guide to Gardening January February March April May June July August September October November December