June is a wonderful time to get out into the garden and start sowing. The weather is lovely and warm with the promise of summer ahead of us, meaning seeds can be sown directly outside without the danger of frosts. There are lots of vegetables that are great to plant in June with so many […]
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What a sunny spring we had! April was the sunniest since records began (in 1910) and May was also full of sunshine, something the flowers in the Little Muddy Boots gardens are delighted about! With that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to look at what is blooming in June. We
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By Gem (mum to Elliot aged 7 and Eliza aged 4) When we first stepped into the garden, I thought I was leading the way. I had the seed packets, the plan, the list of things to teach them – how to plant, when to water, why we are growing our own food. But it
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What are the benefits of bug hunting? If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors with your child, bug hunting is the perfect activity to try. Not only does it offer the chance to explore nature and discover fascinating creatures, but it also provides a wonderful opportunity to teach children
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We’re so excited to have recently added a new Little Muddy Boots garden to our growing list of locations. Our new garden, set to open on the 19th May, is based in the beautiful grounds of St George’s School in Ascot. Classes will be running on Wednesday and Friday morning, and booking is now open.
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Now that the excitement of the Royal Windsor Flower Show has settled down a little, Little Muddy Boots have been delivering prizes to the winners and returning the amazing wheelbarrows to the schools that created them. As part of this project we have also been creating a sensory garden at Cranbourne Primary School. This year,
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This May half-term we were very excited to be invited to collaborate with The Lexicon in Bracknell for part of their Bee Aware campaign. Fascinating fact, did you know that the top of Princess Square in the Lexicon has several bee hives on it? We were very impressed with this fact! Bees are a very
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We know that there are many benefits to our mental and physical health by being out in the fresh air. But the benefits don’t stop there – we can use nature in education too! We have listed some examples here of how you can practise numbers, counting and maths with your little one just by
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We have put together a list of 10 outdoor activity ideas you could try over the Summer Holiday – and they don’t cost a penny! Have fun! 1. Do Some Yoga in the Garden Children need to move to learn, to be active and to most importantly have fun! There are lots of different moves
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Children love splashing around, playing and experimenting with water and it’s got so many benefits for them too. Water play helps develop hand-eye co-ordination, builds their concentration and focus levels and even introduces early scientific concepts – how much water can I fit in this bucket, will this float etc. We have put together a
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