Beyond the Secret Garden
Time & Tidying
In “The Secret Garden”, Mary discovers an overgrown, forgotten garden. Despite appearing empty, she quickly learns that under the surface, there’s life growing – it just needs her to nurture and care for it. It’s really important to help gardens flourish by clearing away dead leaves, planting summer-flowering bulbs, and making sure there’s plenty of food for wildlife.
A Bug's Life
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” illustrates
the lifecycle of butterflies, showing us how caterpillars eat, grow, and then emerge from their cocoons as beautiful butterflies. Having plants such as Buddleja, Lavender, and Bluebells in your garden will help to attract butterflies. You can also add plants like Lady’s Smock and Garlic Mustard plants to your garden to act as food for hungry caterpillars.
Helping Herbs
While the pupils at Hogwarts might study some weird and wonderful plants in their Herbology lessons, the real-life study of herbs has led to some wonderful discoveries. Some herbs, like parsley, contain vitamins A, C, and K, while others, like peppermint, can help settle upset tummies. With its strong scent, lavender can be dried or turned into oil to help with sleep
Humongous Harvest
James from “James and the Giant Peach” might’ve grown an enormous fruit and flown
in it all the way from England to New York City, but did you know that people compete to grow giant fruits and vegetables? From leeks that are two metres tall to cabbages that weigh over 30kg, competitions are held all over the world to see who can grow the biggest versions of our favourite fruits and vegetables