Gardening with and for children – evidence of the benefits
C&NN’s Research Digest in March has highlighted extensive research on the benefits of gardening, including academic, environmental, mental and physical health benefits of gardening for children. Read the March Research Digest.
Plant for pollinators in cities, and value those special ‘weeds’!
This article in The Conversation (January 24, 2022) points out that up to 85% of the nectar available to pollinating insects in a city comes from gardens. What we plant across the seasons – whether in our school grounds, an allotment or a window box – can make a huge [...]
Pocket Garden is Back!
Eco-Schools Scotland are looking for school pupils from across Scotland to participate in the seventh annual Pocket Garden Design Competition. This year designs should interpret three interlinked themes: The Year of Stories, One Planet Picnic and Wildlife Gardening. The deadline for entries is 5pm on 25 February 2022.
Family Outdoor Learning: Play, Plant Protect: a multi-sensory adventure
This Creative Conversation with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is aimed at practitioners and staff across all sectors who have responsibility or are involved in supporting children and families. The online event takes place Thursday 28th October 16:00 – 17:00
The benefits of gardening at school
School Outdoor Learning share the huge value having a garden or allotment in both nursery and school settings.
Sunshine on leaf
This article on living walls may be useful to gardeners, or those who use, plan and design school grounds.
Winning Highland school pocket gardens
Applecross and Ullapool pupils sow seeds of success with 'pocket garden' designs for this Keep Scotland Beautiful contest.
