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A
selection of interesting
gardening activities for children and beginners
This
introductory programme is a taster
for children who are
inquisitive, full of energy and want to discover how nature works in
the garden. The easy to follow worksheets above can be accessed, free
of
charge, and will get children interested in growing plants and learning
about their environment. These worksheets and the accompanying notes
on gardening are the introductory part of the Plant and Grow
programme
developed for children by The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
- (The Caley). The full certificate programme is now available in
CD-ROM format from:
The Royal Caledonian Horticultural
Society
Plant and Grow
Suntrap
43 Gogarbank
Edinburgh
EH12 9BY
Price £7.99 plus £2 P&P
Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to: Royal Caledonian
Horticultural Society
If
you would like further information about the full Plant and Grow -
Gardening for Children
certificate course, please click on "Young
Gardener
Certificate" and
follow the instructions. The programme of activities can be started
at any time. There are worksheets for every season of the year and
youngsters who register and successfully complete the programme will be
awarded
the Caley’s Young
Gardener Certificate.
Let’s
go gardening
So you want
to be a gardener
Any
work done in the garden is known as gardening.
Gardening covers all the things you need to do to make a garden; from
planning and planting, to weeding and pruning and recycling the waste
materials through the compost heap. Gardening involves doing
things but it is useful to have some background knowledge on
how plants grow and the natural processes involved. Also what you need
to do from time to time and through the seasons. A successful
gardener needs this information to get the best results. The
activities set out in these introductory worksheets require positive
input from the young gardener and a small amount of support from a
parent or supervising adult; you will find the gardening notes – things to know about
gardening and growing plants
helpful and interesting.
How
does a garden grow?
No
matter how big or small the task, planning and some effort is needed
to grow plants and make a successful garden. Every garden has its own
particular environment
which is influenced by a number
of factors. The height above sea level, the direction it faces, north
or south and where the garden is situated. These are all factors that
determine the climate and the weather a garden gets. Plants will not
grow well in shady or cold areas as they need warmth, light and space.
The wind and cold can damage plants and stunt growth so they need
protection on exposed sites. When choosing where to grow flowers and
vegetables, try to select an area with good, deep, well drained soil
with plenty of sunlight and no competition from trees or large shrubs
growing nearby.
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