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Broad beans growing in toilet rolls

Sowing sweet peas and broad beans in toilet rolls

Sweet peas and broad bean seeds are best sown in deep pots. This guide looks at using toilet rolls as a cheap, eco-friendly method.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Plants Seeds Large garden Small garden Balcony Families
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
Avocado stone 2 5 months

How to grow an avocado from its stone

If you would like a fun growing experiment, you can try growing your own avocado from a stone. Even if you don't get fruit, it can be an enjoyable experience to try.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Indoor space Greenhouse No garden Families
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
A ripe red strawberry ready for picking

Growing Strawberries

A true favourite, strawberries are easy to grow, even in a small space. We share advice on growing and caring for strawberries.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Families Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
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Make your own herbal tea

A nice cup of tea is an important part of many people’s routine. This guide looks at how to make our own herbal teas and the many benefits.

Gardening topic:
Families Indoor space Crafts No garden
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition Mental health
A great tit on a homemade apple bird feeder

Simple homemade apple bird feeder

Creating a bird feeder at home is a fun activity for all ages, using all natural items. It's like making a homemade meal for your daily visitors.

Gardening topic:
Wildlife Families Sustainability Crafts
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
Daisies

Spring wellbeing calendar of activities

This spring, we want to help you enjoy all gardening and nature offer for health and wellbeing. Join in with our four-week calendar of activities.

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Inspiration Families
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Mental health
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Broad beans growing in toilet rolls Sowing sweet peas and broad beans in toilet rolls
Avocado stone 2 5 months How to grow an avocado from its stone
A ripe red strawberry ready for picking Growing Strawberries

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