Fruits and vegetables are well-known for bringing much-needed nutrients and minerals into our regular diet. They are instrumental in kids’ growth and provide different nutrients that help our immune systems function better. It has long been recommended to wash any fresh fruits and vegetables before eating. However, most people still manage to forget, and some…
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Getting the garden ready for summer
Read moreCan you believe that Christmas has been and gone already? We’re into a new year and that also means we’re heading into the warmer weather, although I think we may still have a little while to wait before we can put our sun cream back on! Is it just me that has a huge stash…
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Teaching children to grow vegetables and other garden ramblings!
Read moreI’ve always been passionate about gardening. Even from a young age. I remember sitting at a table in my back garden one summer, happily sowing seeds and planting plants. I’d sat in the same place for a good few hours with the sun blazing down on my back. Despite the sunburn, I’d enjoyed spending that…
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A day out at Hendrewennol Pick Your Own Fruit Farm
Read moreThe summer half term is here and that means play groups are off so it’s time to find other ways to keep ourselves entertained. I’ve been meaning to visit Hendrewennol, the pick your own soft fruit farm, for over a year, but have never got round to it for one reason or another. However, after…
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How does your garden grow?
Read moreThis year is the first year that I’ve taken growing my own vegetables and fruit seriously. I attempted to grow some last year, went on holiday for a week and when I came back they were all dead. I’ve learnt my lesson and have done a very small amount of research into growing my own.…