The best thing about growing your own fruit and vegetables is that it’s a triple win. Why? Well because you get to eat the healthy food, you get to spend time being active outdoors and it’s a great way of educating the children on health and nutrition and the food chain. So with that in […]
Magical outdoor spaces are a common theme in much of children’s literature. There are Narnia and Neverland. On a less magical note, we even have Mr. McGregor’s garden in Peter Rabbit! But, none of these can top the main, and most iconic garden from any children’s book – Wonderland. In ‘Alice’s Adventures…’ Lewis Carroll created […]
Children love splashing around in the water, be it under sprinklers in summer, playing in the bath at night or jumping in puddles after a big rainstorm! If you’ve got a garden and young kids you might think it’s too dangerous to install a pond or a large water feature right now. Still, as long […]
Well, with the snow about to hit the UK, I know a lot of you will be getting worried about your garden furniture. All that beautiful new stuff you bought in the summer looked resplendent just a few short months ago – but who knows what state it is all in now? As we all […]
When you and your partner first moved into your home, it probably seemed perfect. Fast forward a few years, and you might have a couple of children and maybe a some pets too – your once spacious home can feel a little cramped. If you’re forever wishing you had your own home office or are fed up […]
When it starts to get colder, you might think it’s time to start saying farewell to your garden. If you’re a keen gardener, you won’t be able to get out as much in the cold. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to do any gardening at all, though. In fact, it’s a good idea […]
Rain or shine this summer it is always good to get outside with the children. Spending time outside at home can be just as much fun for little ones as heading out somewhere. We’ve put together some of our favourite outdoor activities to do at home this summer. Patio chalking As long as it is dry […]
