Garden Bites Activities Calendar

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Every month we share a simple, seasonal garden activity that is easy to plan, with each idea having an adaptive tip to help support participation

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Garden Bites Calendar

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decorated leaves hanging at the window catching the light

Autumn Leaf Art

Use the Autumn leaf fall to stock your nature craft store cupboard! Gather fallen leaves of all shapes and sizes to create art throughout the year. If leaves are damp...

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green fern foliage, purple pansy flower and spring flowering white narcissi

Simple Autumn Planter

Plant up a container for autumn and winter colour and interest to display on your doorstep or patio. A gardening activity for indoors or out using easily gotten plant materials...

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white daisy type flower, smaller yellow flowers and orange flowers

Pressed Flower Vases

Pick flowers from the garden and preserve them by pressing, to create a charming, decorated vase. A nature inspired craft activity using natural materials and a quick flower pressing method...

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bowl containing stones, water mint plant , sticks and water

Simple Wildlife Garden Drinking Station

Encourage wildlife into your garden with this water station to keep them hydrated in this dry summer. Easy to create - encourages connection with nature, caring and observation skills.

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shallow bowl containing stones, slate and foliage laid out to form a garden

Create a Mini Woodland Garden

Take a bag with you to collect natures' treasures in the garden or during a woodland walk and bring back your plants, leaves, moss, bark and stone. Create a woodland...

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pink, red geranium flowering plants

More Plants for Free

Grow plants from cuttings . You may have lots of houseplants or outdoor flowering plants such as geraniums and penstemons in bloom at the moment. Take half an hour to...

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bushy tomato plant laded with tomato fruits

Tumbling Tomatoes

Delicious mini tomatoes which are easy to grow in pots and baskets. An activity to encourage the tending of plants with regular feeding and watering. Take pride in growing these...

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decorated vases and spring flowering bulbs

Spring Flowering Gift

Put a Spring in your step with this tabletop craft and plant growing activity. Instant colour and fun with spring flowering bulbs available now!

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edible flowers - calendula, borage, nasturtiums

Edible Flowers Inspiration

Fed up with cold, muddy February? Plan to bring light, colour and delicious tastes into your life with flowers you can eat! Spend some time choosing flower seeds and prepare...

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close up of cutting with leaves and stem

Grow Houseplant Cuttings on the Windowsill

Create several new plants from one houseplant by taking 'cuttings' this month. In around two weeks, you’ll have several new plants with roots to pot up and share with friends...

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Pea Shoots

Pea Shoots

Grow these delicious, green, Pea Shoots on your windowsill this winter. In around two weeks, you’ll have fresh, tasty shoots to cut and add to your salad, sandwich or to...

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Christmas lantern in a jar

Easy Garden Lanterns

Celebrate the winter dark with a glowing lantern. Now that the days are shorter, embrace the dark hours and create an upcycled lantern. Fun to make and instant results -...