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Why is a grapefruit called a grapefruit?
It’s a mystery wrapped in a rind, my friend! Some say it’s because grapefruits grow in clusters, like grapes on a vine, but if that were true, wouldn’t they be called vinefruits? Others claim it’s due to the grapefruit’s slightly grape-like flavour, but let’s be honest, grapefruits taste more like sunshine mixed with a hint […]
Why We Need Bird Box Boxes, Bee Shelters, and Hedgehog Runs
Hello, young nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re going on an adventure to discover why our gardens and parks need special homes for birds, bees, and hedgehogs. Why Birds Need Box Boxes Activity Let’s decorate our own bird box boxes! We can use paint, markers, and natural materials like leaves and twigs to make them beautiful and […]
Rowan
Rowan: The Super Cool Tree with Magical Secrets! Hey there, nature explorers! Ever seen a tree with bright red berries that look like tiny jewels? That’s a Rowan tree, and it’s way cooler than it looks! Rowan the Protector In some cultures, Rowan trees are like superheroes of the plant world. People believe they ward […]
Silver Birch
The Silver Sensation: All About Birch Trees! Ever seen a tree with a bark that looks like it’s made of shiny silver? That’s a silver birch, and it’s one of the coolest trees around! Here’s why: Nature’s Chameleon Silver birch trees are like fashionistas in the forest. Their bark starts smooth and white, then peels […]
Silver Birch
The Silver Sensation: All About Birch Trees! Ever seen a tree with a bark that looks like it’s made of shiny silver? That’s a silver birch, and it’s one of the coolest trees around! Here’s why: Nature’s Chameleon Silver birch trees are like fashionistas in the forest. Their bark starts smooth and white, then peels […]
Lemon Balm
Feeling Stressed? Lemon Balm to the Rescue! Hey guys! Feeling overwhelmed with school, sports, or just the daily grind? You’re not alone! But did you know there’s a super cool herb that can actually help you chill? It’s called lemon balm, and it’s like a tiny stress superhero for young people! Stress Slayer Powers! Lemon […]
Lemon Balm
Feeling Stressed? Lemon Balm to the Rescue! Hey guys! Feeling overwhelmed with school, sports, or just the daily grind? You’re not alone! But did you know there’s a super cool herb that can actually help you chill? It’s called lemon balm, and it’s like a tiny stress superhero for young people! Stress Slayer Powers! Lemon […]
The Polytunnel and Young People
I have been pondering for some time how to use the Polytunnel to encourage the students to gain any interest in gardening and the outdoors. To draw them away from the mobile phone. Here are some ideas to develop the crop grown in a polytunnel to pique young people’s interest in gardening. Interactive Crops Fast-growing […]
European Hornet
Meet the European Hornet: A Gigantic Garden Helper! If you’ve ever spotted a large, buzzing insect around your garden and wondered if you were seeing things, chances are you saw a European hornet. Known scientifically as Vespa crabro, these are the largest hornet species in Europe and can be quite a spectacle! But there’s no […]
Work Experience
We have someone from year 10 working with me all week. Each day I will post photos of what he has achieved. The first thing we did was to build a framework and place the kitchen sink in the hole! We will clad later on this week similar to the other bench. This was built […]
Our Polytunnel Shopping List
Once we return to school we will begin putting up the polytunnel. And then we can start growing and here is a list of what we intend to grow…