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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!
Easter nature crafts
Does your family celebrate Easter? Here are some fun and eco-friendly Easter craft ideas to try at your place.
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.
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.
dirtgirl’s Recycling Love Letter
A heartfelt reminder of the love we share for our planet and how we, as a family united by caring hearts, can nurture it by recycling.
Let’s talk Rubbish - Unearthing the Gold in Your Yellow Bin!
Ever wonder what happens to the stuff you toss in your yellow bin? Well, it's time to roll up our sleeves and dig into the world of waste – because, let’s face it, in our throw-away culture, even the rubbish bin can be a treasure trove.
Package with a Purpose: Choosing Sustainability on Every Shelf
Let's talk about a crucial but often overlooked front in our recycling revolution: Packaging Choices
Embrace the Regeneration: Rethink, Reuse, Reduce & Revolutionise!
Before you toss, buy, or even recycle, there's a world of 'Re's' to explore. Ready for the rundown?
Check It Before You Chuck It: Your Ultimate Guide to Smarter Recycling
Are you sometimes baffled by bins? Well, worry no more! Your friendly neighbourhood bin whisperer is here to guide you through the recycling playbook.
Shake, Rinse, Recycle: The Glass Act for Earth Impact!
Let's get those recyclables prancing proudly to the right bins and make landfill the last resort.
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!
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!
All the dirt on our Gnome Party
Hello there, gnome-friend! You're just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the most magical party in all of dirtgirlworld.
5 ways to reuse Halloween pumpkins!
Happy Halloween. Here are 5 fun ways to reuse and recycle your Halloween pumpkin.
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!
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!
Make your own bean teepee
A bean teepee is a magical addition to your garden…and it’s a great project to get started in Spring.
Mud Pies Rock!
It’s International Mud Day on Monday 29 June! And that means it’s time for the…ANNUAL MUD PIE BAKE-OFF!!
Create a bee friendly garden
HAPPY WORLD BEE DAY!! I’m so excited! I just love bees so much! Did you know that we rely on these super pollinators for a third of the food we eat? [Yep, that’s a lot!] Here are my best ideas on how to make a bee friendly garden!
Get buzzy for World Bee Day
Happy World Bee Day! Find out an amazing bee secret called the waggle dance and get your FREE bee-friendly garden poster.