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The grit diaries - Here comes the sun (do do doo doo)

Did you know that you can save your own seeds from the plants in your garden?! You can collect the seeds all up, save them in a container and when the season is right, you can plant them and they will grow more plants. That’s amazing!

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It’s World Environment Day!

Do you know what day it is today? That’s right…. It’s World Environment Day!

World Environment Day is special day celebrated on June 5th each year, encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

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Easter nature crafts

Does your family celebrate Easter? Here are some fun and eco-friendly Easter craft ideas to try at your place.

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Tinkering with scrapboy! Make an inventor's box

Hi greenthumbs, it’s scrapboy! Do you like inventing things? I do! It’s one of my all-time favourite things to do. Would you like to make your own recycled and upcycled inventor’s box?! Come on, I’ll show you how.

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Happy Saturday - Sticks

It’s Happy Saturday time! What can you make with a stick? It can be so many different things! Use your imaginations and discover wild nature play ideas to do at home or in your naturehood.

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How to save tomato seeds

Have you ever tried to save your own tomato seeds?! There’s a bit of a trick to saving tomato seeds and I’m going to show you how.

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Be a Voice for Change!

Did you know that you have superpowers? Yep, it's true! You have the power to make big changes, and it all starts with recycling. But sometimes, recycling needs a little help from rules and systems to make it work even better. That's where policy and advocacy come in, and you can be a star player!

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Seed swap party

Have you ever heard of a seed swap party? It’s a party where you swap seeds. Let’s have a party at your house!

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Family fun in the garden!

Hi greenthumbs! Lots of people are staying at home with their families right now, which means it’s a super good time to get in the garden! I have some cool ideas of things to do together as a family … make a pizza garden, make some plant labels and write a letter to someone you love! Check it out on my NEW BLOG FOR KIDS!

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Blossom Hunt

🌷Looking for a fun family activity? Go on a Blossom Hunt! Let's celebrate spring together!

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Grow a rainbow garden!

You can grow a magical rainbow garden by planting different coloured plants and flowers. This will also attract lots of helpful insects and beautiful butterflies!

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