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Courgettes and pumpkins!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:15:15 +0100

Following a rather awkward summer of weather, we returned in September to find the eight-ball courgettes had gone crazy! We have been using them to make ratatouille during environmental club and had them in our school dinners. We have also managed to harvest some runner beans which have also been used in the school dinners. Our pumpkins grew very well and we used 6 of them as part of a harvest raffle to raise money for Oxfam....

Last environmental club before the Easter break

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:36:10 +0100

During environmental club this week, we split into 3 groups. One group was doing the final round of cooking leek and potato soup, one group was planting seeds, filling up pots with compost and general tidying up and our group went pond dipping. We left the small pond well alone as this was where the frogs had laid all their frogspawn and cast our nets instead into the big pond.

We were very excited when we checked out the pond during environmental club to find lots and lots of frogspawn in the pond – we even saw a number of frogs ducking under the water as we approached. We are hopeful for lots of new frogs this year!

Get growing Day 10th March 2012

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:48:30 +0100

We had a very exciting Get Growing Day on Saturday 10th March 2012 where teachers, parents and children carried out a wide variety of jobs around the school grounds. Compost was added to the remaining pots and beds ready for planting, seed trays were filled and seeds sown and these are now germinating in the mini greenhouses. We have decided to turn two of the raised beds on the terrace into herb beds, so bulbs and plants wer...

Getting started to get growing!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:58:11 +0100

Today we worked in three groups. The first group was in the ICT suite making labels for the plants because the crows keep picking them out and we now need labels we can tie onto the growing frames. The second group was outside continuing to finish tidying up the polytunnels and to make sure all the were full of compost. The next job for them was to sort out the mini greenhouses.

Our group went out into the grounds to take some exciting photos of the new bulbs, plants and naugh...

Filling up the compost!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:44:57 +0100

Today we had a big delivery of compost! The first job of the day was to finish emptying the growing pots in the poly tunnel. We then swept out the poly tunnel and began to refill the pots with fresh compost ready for planting on Get Growing Day.

Another group dug over and refilled the main vegetable beds with compost, being careful not to disturb any o...

First environmental club of the term!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:15:10 +0100

Today was our first environmental club of the term. We have expanded our club to include a cookery group so that the children learn to cook with the vegetables that we are growing in school. Today they made potato and leek soup which smelt and tasted delicious!

Out in the school grounds, we checked out which vegetables had survived the winter. The leek...

Little Growers and Nemasys Partnership... would you like to be involved for free?

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:12:49 +0100

Little Growers is lucky enough to be working in partnership with Nemasys for the forthcoming growing season, they have offered to supply Little Growers schools with their great products free of charge. Nemasys are naturally occurring microscopic worms found in the soil, that naturally control pests. The nematodes are watered into the soil and control your pest problems whether slugs, caterpillars or weevils etc. They are one hundred percent organic and naturally fou...

Welcome to 2012

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:54:41 +0100

Well it's been a long time since I last updated the site but now that the spring is approaching new optimism about the garden arrives.
Over the winter we have kept the garden ticking over and the mild weather has meant that Garlic and Onion bulbs have done really well.
One new focus for the new year is the idea of a Community Orchard. We have been talking to various growers and specialists regards planting.

RSPB Birdwatch

Hurst Lodge School — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:23:14 +0100

We took part in the RSPBs Birdwatch this week by watching the visitors to the vegetable garden. The children are now pretty good at identifying blackbirds and the odd crow. I had expected a more diverse selection of birds, we certainly get a gratifying number during the day, but perhaps having 40 young and excitable bird watchers all standing there counting, identifying and asking questions put off those avians of a more nervous disposition!

Brrrr - Winter's here!

Hurst Lodge School — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:46:27 +0100

This week the weather took its toll. The hose pipe froze solid causing its spray nozzle to be ejected with the force of a small exorcet missile. The garden club members valiantly braved the -1 degrees only to discover that the bags of potting compost were frozen into blocks of iron and the trowels and forks had been firmly secured into the soil in the same manner as Excalibur had been wedged into its stone. We dragged several weighty bags of frozen compost into the polytun...

An update from one of local Little Growers; Tia Whitehouse...

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:05:55 +0100

Little Growers spoke to Tia, aged 9 this week about what she thinks of growing in her school and the Little Growers project that has been running there for the last year... 'Gardening club is cool because you can grow stuff that you can eat. Basically you grow and eat. This year we did a pumpkin competition and only one person could win in one year group.' Tia is one of our most proactive Little Growers in the local area, she helped at our first ever market stall, is an avid member of...

Growing in the Autumn Term

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:36:50 +0100

Due to the lack of frost so far this Autumn, our vegetables have been growing well. The leeks are getting taller and the lettuces are continuing to grow bigger. The crows and squirrels like to dig up the garlic bulbs so we have had to replant those! All is going well so far!

Watching plants grow is magical!

Joseph Martin Elementary — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:17:14 +0100

My students have become plant parents. They love caring for their plants and watching them grow. Thanks to the Coastal Electric Membership and community for the grant money that helped us get started!

Autumn at Petersgate

Petersgate Infant School — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:59:28 +0100

We had a busy last half-term in the garden catching up after the summer holidays. We were still producing tomatoes and peppers in the greenhouse thanks to the auto-pot watering system. We also used the greenhouse to dry our onions. We had great crops of Cara and Deisree potatoes some of which we used with our multi-coloured carrots to make a salad. We have stored the rest of the potatoes in paper sacks and have tried storing some carrots in damp sand (though they...

Gardening Club

Connaught Junior School — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:50:21 +0100

The children have been really busy during Gardening Club which takes place after school on Thursdays. They have planted a range of crops for the winter season including: elephant garlic, broad beans, lettuce and cabbage.

Below are some of the children’s views about Gardening Club:

Izzy: Gardening club is really fun because y...

The final environmental club of the Autumn Term

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:17:27 +0100

Last week we held our final Environmental club of the term. Some children planted daffodil bulbs into the wildflower bank and harvested the last few tomatoes from the poly-tunnel. Another group of children collected twigs, branches and rocks which we then piled together in the nature area to make a rustic bug hotel! The final task of the day was a competition to see how many different types of leaves we could find in our scho...

Seed Label Template

Hurst Lodge School — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:42:28 +0100

Seeds Seeds Seeds!

Hurst Lodge School — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:37:14 +0100

This week at Hurst Lodge we created some seed packets to put our own spare dried runner bean seed in. We created a seed label and a 'glue your own' envelope and the children added the beans and the 'when to sow' instructions on the back of the packet. (this covered both DT and English rather nicely) We have discovered that we need slightly larger glue your own seed packets if you are trying this with younger children as their packets get smaller because of the amount of glue u...

Harvest

Bagshot Infant School — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:44:03 +0100

Today we are picking our vegetables for the harvest assembly and to share with the local community!

Get Growing Day 8th October 2011

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:36:04 +0100

On Saturday 8th October we held our Autumn Get Growing Day. Parents, children and staff worked hard on a number of jobs throughout the school grounds. We re-laid the spider watering system and replanted the raised vegetable beds with winter lettuce, winter peas, cabbages, onions and garlic. Elsewhere a team worked hard to clear the banks of thistles rescuing a number of frogs and relocating them to the pond area. The wildflow...

Pumpkins for Lunch

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:43:33 +0100

The children really enjoyed the pumpkin with their roast dinners at Connaught. When they were asked by another pupil what they thought, this is what some of them said:

Abby: I really liked it, it was very juicy.

Tate: Delicious, I would definitely have it again.

Georgia: Lovely...

September News

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:21:27 +0100

An awful lot has happened since we last blogged. The children have been having a fantastic time. We harvested the last of the summer crops and sold them in the local village. This was a fantastic day and lots of the parents supported the school and brought some of the produce. Connaught made £110 to buy new seeds for the winter and we are planning on improving the garden area even further.

This week in the polytunnel, everything is continuing to grow and flourish!

As a 6th form, we have been given the task of looking after it and all the vegetables growing in it, and it’s been very successful, every day a couple of members of the 6th form go out and make sure there is enough water for the plants and picking out any of the dead vegetables..

The Little Growers Market Stall outside the Co-Operative Supermarket in Bagshot will be held on Saturday 17th September from 10am, where we will be selling the four local school’s produce to the community. We think this will be a great way to round off the summer, celebrate how well everyone has done in the first year of the Little Growers local pilot and to raise some funds for...

Back To School!!!!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:16:34 +0100

After a very showery summer it's back to school to find the plot in need of some real attention. Parents have done a great job of watering etc but the polytunel looks like the Amazon rainforest.
Loads and loads of toms but certain bugs seem partial to the large plum tomatoes!
Pics to follow.

Summer Watering

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:23:54 +0100

We have a group of parents and helpers who are going in to school over the holidays and keeping the plot watered. I went in today and the poly-tunnel looks like a rainforest and the crop of toms is looking great. Rainbow chard, spinach and summer squashes ok too. Beans and lettuce not bad. Need to get in and do a days word to keep up with things.

Little Growers in the Maldives continues to thrive!

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:24:18 +0100

Little Growers in the Maldives continues to thrive, with the schools harvesting bumper crops and more and more children becoming involved every week. Maradhoofeydhoo school have harvested a whopping 35kg of tomatoes, with 60 students involved. Hithadhoo school have harvested 12kg of toms so far, with 150 students involved and their beans are giving Jack a run for his money! Well done to all our Maldivian Little Growers keep up the great work! Photos to follow soon.... watch this space...

Harvesting

Hurst Lodge School — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:38:43 +0100

We have already started to harvest what we have sown. So far we have had beetroot, beans, courgettes – green and yellow, strawberries, broad beans, onions, garlic and four types of lettuce. Although fresh produce leaves the polytunnel to head for the kitchen, it often doesn’t get there as we have discovered that peas and beans taste great raw, lettuce is sweet when freshly picked and there are never enough strawberries to make a full portion!

What a summer!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:40:06 +0100

We have had a busy few weeks at our school, tidying everything up for the summer holidays. We have transplanted the rest of our seedlings into the raised beds where they will hopefully spend the summer holidays growing! On Wednesday, we harvested cabbages, rocket, spinach, parsley, courgettes and lettuces which we then ‘sold off’ to parents for a donation to school funds. We raised £48 which we will use ...

End of Term Report

Petersgate Infant School — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:24:18 +0100

We've had a great time in the garden this season. In spite of the dry weather earlier on everything has been growing madly. We've had plenty of radishes, beetroot, lettuce, strawberries (none of which made it back to the classroom), courgettes, broadbeans, early potatoes and carrots. Thanks to the Aquaboxes in the greenhouse our tomatoes and peppers are coming along well and we've already had lots of cucumbers. There's still plenty of carrots, onions, potatoes, spinach...

Carrots

Hurst Lodge School — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:36:12 +0100

We planted up carrots and year 7 picked the first crop, they didn’t make it to the school kitchens but were washed in the cookery room and eaten on the way to class. Everyone agreed they were the best carrots ever!

Summer time

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:14:15 +0100

The school has never grown so much produce as we have seen this year! We are lucky to have a vast outdoor space for the children and this year we have really utilised our outdoor areas and have a range of growing areas including a germination zone, raised beds, two polytunnels, a wildflower zone and harvest area! What a summer!

Crawley continues to grow and grow!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:57:59 +0100

Today at environmental club we harvested spinach, rocket and lettuce which we then gave to other children to eat at home. The other children were planting some wildflowers in to our wildflower meadow, they also planted marigolds.

Last week we harvested potatoes and onions. We ate them at home, they tasted differ...

Angel, Jade and Astrid - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:34:37 +0100

Angel 5S

On Saturday at 1pm myself and Freddie were selling the produce from our school garden area at our Summer Fayre. We were pretending we were on a market stall and were shouting out, ‘Eat your greens, they are healthy’. My dad gave a donation for coriander and i...

Miss Symes

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:34:04 +0100

Friday afternoon was a wonderful afternoon for some of the children at Connaught. It was their chance to pick what had grown in their garden area. We were ready to harvest: potatoes, runner beans, peas, carrots, coriander, rocket, lettuces, spinach, marrows and courgettes, what a feast! The children had a little nibble when they were picking but also offered the produce to people at the Summer Fayre, for a donation. Everyone was really ple...

This week in the garden!

Bagshot Infant School — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:06:15 +0100

We picked a lovely courgette this week and there will be more to follow very soon!

The tomatoe plants are looking very healthy so hopefully we will get a crop later on in the summer.

Unfortunately the basil and parsley haven't appeared and the salad crops are quite sparse but we have all enjoyed planting them!

Our pumpkin is growing beautifully and we are hoping to nurture it to a good size for halloween - hopefully nothing will eat it before hand!!

Email received from one of our parents

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:42:49 +0100

Dear Miss Symes

I just wanted to say thank you to you and all the children who have been involved in growing/selling the spinach and rocket that I bought yesterday.
Both were delicious!

I am looking forward to another opportunity to buy from your stall again in the future!

The children have been having so much fun in the garden area and it is really taking shape. We have got some produce that is ready to eat and some we are waiting eagerly for. The children have loved planting the seeds and seeing them grow and now they are able to taste! We are going to be offering our Connaught grown produce at the Summer Fayre this Saturday also.

Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:41:47 +0100

Olivia

I was involved in watering the plants and washing the produce that we had picked. My mum also gave a donation for spinach and rocket. We ate it that night in a salad

Euan

I tasted some of the amazing rocket that Connaught had grown. I enjoyed the production line outside- I helped put the rocket into bags and collected it from the people who were picking it. It was great fun

Georgia - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:41:01 +0100

My mum gave a donation and had some spinach – it tasted lovely. I helped to pick it earlier that day

Andrea - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:40:28 +0100

This week we decided to sell the produce that we have grown in our garden so far. We asked for donations for what we were offering, which was rocket, spinach and lettuce. The parents loved having the opportunity to taste what we had grown and we are looking forward to doing this again.

Money Money Money!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:31:21 +0100

We have now started selling our produce to staff and parents. At the moment we are churning out lettuces, salad leaves, purple kale, rainbow chard and summer squash. Hopefully spuds, tomatoes and beans to follow soon.

Field test for different plants

Sri Lankan Little Growers — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:51:16 +0100

we have received Autopot shipment includes 1 pot systems and 2 pot extention kits. Field test has been carried out for diffrent crops such as carrots,cabbage, Brinjal,Beet Root,Capsicum Roses

Vegetables

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:26:48 +0100

Today in environmental club we dug up some potatoes, onions and broad beans. We also planted some geraniums in the quiet area. We then were able to take home small bags of potatoes, onions and broad beans to cook and eat!

By Freya and Eva

Whats happening now?!

Bagshot Infant School — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:36:52 +0100

Oh how quickly time flys in the gardening world at Bagshot School!
Amazingly more than two weeks have passed since our last blog - where has this time gone!!!
Oh how the garden grows!!
Year one planted their beans last week so hopefully they will see them growing soon!
Our courgettes are looking really healthy - hopefully we will be able to pick some this week!!
The tomatoes in the poly tunnel are great and very strong looking - unfortunately no flowers yet - lets hop...

Daniel Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:29:25 +0100

I like the courgettes. The tomatoes are awesome. The lettuce looks juicy and tasty. The flower beds are beautiful. The beetroot will grow nicely. I am looking forward to tasting the courgettes.

In The Beginning

Royal Alexandra and Albert School — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:20:54 +0100

In the beginning we had a couple of allotments and not much of an idea what to do next. We muddled along making all the usual mistakes of planting crops that would only ripen during the summer holidays, planting too much radish which only about one in ten students will eat and so on. BUT we were happy!

Then one day came an invite to meet the Headmaster and Mr Jason. I should have declined, run away even but I went and met Mr Jason and thought no more about it! I...

Harvesting Veggies

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:24:50 +0100

On Monday, we harvested onions, cabbages and broad beans. We took them into assembly to show the whole school what we had grown. Then we took them into the school kitchens so that it could all go into the school lunches.

The majority of the butterflies have now been released there are just a few left in some of the classes.

Today in environmental club, we have had a look at the vegetables that were planted at the weekend which included broccoli, spinach, spring onio...

Rain Rain Rain!

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:20:48 +0100

It may have been a very wet June so far but it hasn't stopped us getting out and growing. Our crops are coming along well and we are looking forward to another great harvest soon! Can we have some sun soon please :)

Food Glorious Food!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:49:22 +0100

Hopefully this week we will be selling the first produce of the summer! Rainbow chard, spinach and various lettuces!

Tate - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:16:44 +0100

I really enjoyed planitng the seeds. I loved digging straight lines into the soil and putting the tiny seeds ina nd covering the lines up. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to taste the lettuce at lunch time, and the rocket was delicious!

Jade - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:15:16 +0100

I think planting seeds was really fun. The vegetables are growing really quickly - its amazing! I cannot wait to eat everything we planted! I especially liked the fact that I got very messy!

Yum! Yum!

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:14:24 +0100

The children are really looking forward to lunchtime today. They are having the opportunity to taste the first of some of the produce from their wonderful garden area. The cook will be serving rocket and lettuce with their lunch. What an amazing occasion being able to grow and eat your own food. I’m sure the whole school will love the taste!

Vegetable beds and butterflies

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:23:46 +0100

We have successfully transplanted courgettes and lettuces into our new vegetable beds, which were grown from seed in our mini greenhouses. Further vegetables will be added in the next few days. We have harvested our first handful of strawberries and our first 4 onions which were given to the school kitchen to include in the school dinners. On Monday we will harvest some of the cabbages and broad beans both of which are also destined for the school lunches.

Our ‘growing project’ is progressing well with all 4 classes having planted and sown flowers and vegetables.

With the help of your resources we have successfully nurtured potatoes, tomatoes, sunflowers, leeks and carrots. The children are very proud of their produce and thoroughly enjoy watching their plants grow!

Our plan is to harvest our po...

More progress

Manor High School — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:20:24 +0100

During the half-term break I was able to construct and fit the door frames and doors. Again, my brother offered his assistance. Good job, because I'm not to sure on making concrete mixes.

The tadpoles have metamorphosed and are now tiny little frogs, the size of your finger nail.

Looks like we can pick our first crop of peas, and some new potatoes too, so all looking quite good at the moment.

Thank you Solent!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:37:29 +0100

We have just received £500 from BBC Radio Solent. This will help us get our watering systems up and running and also get Family/Community plots running.

Let's Get Started!

Hurst Lodge School — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:10:29 +0100

Hurst Lodge has decided that it needs to teach the children to grow some of their own food. With this in mind we dug a ditch and erected a large polytunnel. Autopot then came in and helped the students put the system in. We have already started growing some of our food and will be blogging regularly and uploading photos shortly.

Little Growers newsletter

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:03:40 +0100

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Little Growers May Update

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:18:54 +0100

Little Growers has been busy on all fronts this month... we have now set up our four schools for our pilot scheme with our local Co-Operative Supermarket and all being well we should have our first harvests of slad crops in around 4 weeks. We are growing a range of fruit and veg including: strawberries, carrots, onions, chillies, peppers, courgettes, pumpkins, lettuce, rocket, peas, beans, cabbage, chives, basil, coriander and tomatoes. The schools now have raised beds, polytunnel...

AT LAST!

Bagshot Infant School — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:00:40 +0100

At LAST THINGS ARE STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE IN OUR GARDEN - AFTER A VERY SLOW START!

WE HAVE PLANTED OUT SOME PEAS, COURGETTES AND PUMPKINS IN OUR RAISED BEDS AND HAVE TOMATOES AND PEPPERS GROWING IN THE POLYTUNNEL - UNFORTUNATELY SOMETHING IS HAVING A NIBBLE ON THE PEPPERS!!

WATCH THIS SPACE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

What we've planted so far...

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:38:37 +0100

After another great get growing day, we have started planting more foods like potatoes, tomatoes, beans, strawberries, onions and cabbages. We have started making signs to tell people where things are like our growing area and pond area. We have put lots of butterfly houses around the school grounds and we have ordered some caterpillars and started to look after them, as well as making a garden for them to live in and to attract more butterflies to live in our school grounds. Also we have att...

Poppy - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:27:55 +0100

I can't wait until the tomatoes grow. My marrow has grown so thave the peas. I would like to grow some turnips. All we have grown today is tomatoes, watered and hang them.

Marnie - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:17:26 +0100

1. We have been watering our platns.
2. I can't wati to see our tomatoes that we have just planted.
3. Some of the plants are really growing.
4. I am also looking forward to seeing the flowers grow.

Tess - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:15:18 +0100

Today we planted tomatoes and we put them in hanging baskets and in the flower beds. I am looking forward to seeing them grow and also the peas. I really want to see them. I have seen the courgettes. I can't wait to eat them! I am looking forward to seeing the tiger eyes (flowers)

Connor - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:14:26 +0100

I am astonished at how the beans had twirled round the bambook sticks. We planted tomatoes, while the other vegetables were growing.

Tia - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:13:37 +0100

We have planted tomatoes. We have watered as well. The spinach has grown a lot. I am looking forward to watching the carrots grow.

Abi - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:11:49 +0100

Today we planted tomatoes in the flower beds and in hanging baskets. I am looking forward to seeing all the fruit and vegetables and the flowers, and I can't wait to eat them, but not the flowers. I really hope they don't die. I am mostly looking forward to seeing the pumpkins. I think the plants, fruit and vegetables look very healthy, so I think they'll live.

Ethan - Year 3

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:10:50 +0100

I really can't wait for the pumpkins to drow. I have seen that the tomatoes have grown. We planted some plants in a basket, and watered the plants.

Tate - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:09:59 +0100

On Tuesday our class had great fun planting vegetables. We planted peas, rocket, coriander, lettuce and basil. I helped plant the peas. They were small, round and looked like normal peas except they were hard and dry and some of them were yellow. I had to chop in straight lines and they were one and a half inches apart. Then I had to put the peas (not right next to each other) into the lines. Finally I had to cover up the holes with soil. I real...

Ella - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:08:43 +0100

On Tuesday class 5s went outside in the quiet area to plant stuff <3 I loved getting my hands mucky especially. I planted peas with Tate, Toby and Arjan and I cannot wait to see them when they pop out from the long pot, along with all the other stuff the rest of the class planted. J w

Levi - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:07:40 +0100

On Tuesday 5S went outside to go gardening, and we made dips in the soil with a karate chop and sprinkled some seeds which were called rocket seeds in the dips and covered them with soil. (Not the rocket in space) and the people in the group next to us got to plant lettuce. And I can’t wait till they all grow it will be very nice and exciting to see them all in the flower bed and hopefully we will be able to eat them which will be a deligh...

Food Glorious Food!!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:28:39 +0100

First produce of the summer went home today with our School Garden Club members. Despite the frustratingly dry weather we are starting to see real growth in the beds.

Angel - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:11:05 +0100

On Tuesday 5S had the chance to plant some seeds I planted some rocket seeds with some other people. Firstly we had to make some dips with our hands, sort of like karate chops, then we got given the seeds to plant in the dips; we sprinkled the rocket seeds in the dips and then covered it over with soil. Now I can’t wait to see it grow! My friend Danielle and I had to water the gardening beds so they didn’t get dry and die.

Georgia - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:00:25 +0100

On Tuesday we did some planting in the garden with Jason (the little grower’s helper) I was with Olivia, Jim and Elliot. We planted some coriander. We had to poke some holes with two fingers. Then put two/three seeds in each holes. Finally we covered the seeds with soil. I especially liked get muddy! I like little growers because it is fun planting. I LOVE GARDENING!!!!!!

Astrid and Fred - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:59:35 +0100

On Tuesday our class 5s went outside to do great gardening. W e planted peas ,rocket, cabbage and Basil. We both planted rocket (they aren’t rockets that fly up to space.) I learn’t what Rocket was, it is edible green leaves witch taste like pepper.

We had to make karate chops into the soil to make rows for the seeds to grow. At the end we had to push all the soil back over the r...

Caitlin - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:58:22 +0100

On Tuesday I planted lettuce we had to karate chop the soil to make small lines then we sprinkled the seeds in the lines like they were fairy dust. Then we covered it up with our hands. I especially liked getting mucky. I learnt what a rocket is.

Adam - Year 5

Connaught Junior School — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:57:05 +0100

On Tuesday we did some gardening in the quiet area. Everyone got a chance to plant a food. I really enjoyed planting basils. When Adam and I were watering the plants we got our shoes wet. I learnt what rockets and basils were as I did not know what they were.

Pictures

Manor High School — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:17:58 +0100

Have uploaded some new pictures of the allotment/horticulture facility. Progress is being made but quite slowly due to weather and time constraints. Anyway, have a look and see what you think.

Daniel 3G

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:20 +0100

Last week we planted vegetable by the quiet area. I look forward to trying carrots. I planted pumpkins.

Tess - 3M

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:58:05 +0100

In nature fun last week we planted vegetables and fruit. We planted carrots, peas, green beans and tiger eyes. when we planted them all we couldn't use gardening gloves. Some people planted pumpkins and when you plant different plants you have to be very careful!

Abigail - 3M

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:56:43 +0100

We grew fruit and vegetables. I grew tomatoes and marigolds, and my friend planted marigolds as well. I had to remember how far apart you need to put them. I can't wait to see how they turn out.

Charlie - 3M

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:55:51 +0100

Me and ashley are looking forward to eating our chillies. I had to make a hole for the vegetables. I really liked crowing carrots.

Megan - 3B

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:41:37 +0100

Last week we planted plants and vegetables. I planted carrots with Louie, Alex and Tia. Me and Tia watered soem plants.

Alex - 3M

Connaught Junior School — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:39:59 +0100

Last week we planted vegetables. We planted chilli, carrots, beans and much more! We are hoping they survive because we want to sell them at the summer fayre. I planted carrots. You had to split them so they wouldn't be clumped together.

Radio GA GA!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:56:16 +0100

Appeared on radio Solent yesterday afternoon. Very unnerving! Spoke mainly about the school garden and how we struggle to keep it going all year round. On Friday we hear if we get any funding from them to help build new beds for the parents/community and to start an irrigation system.

BBC Radio Solent

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:50:56 +0100

At 3.15 today, I will be appearing on radio Solent to discuss our school gardening project. I will mention my blog on Little Growers.

Our Nature Fun lesson

Connaught Junior School — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:50:30 +0100

In our Nature Fun lesson we split into two groups, one group did the big box and the other group did the small box. the group wtih the big box planted tomatoes, and the other group planted green beans and carrots. Then both groups joined together and planted some peas and spring onions. We needed a lot of space for all the planting. Ethan got really wet because he was doing a lot of watering!!! Some of the peas we planted were really tall, so we wrapped them arou...

First Blog Entry

Connaught Junior School — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:05:00 +0100

Connaught has just joined the Online Community and is ready to start updating with their news and growing!

Good news day!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:55:08 +0100

Been very busy today collecting evidence so we can achieve the RHS Campaign for school Gardens Level 3.
We have also been contacted by our local BBC Radio Station, Radio Solent, who want to discuss our school garden. Chances are this will lead to some funding but also a Radio interview.

Thunder and lightning

Manor High School — Tue, 10 May 2011 06:23:29 +0100

Feel like I've achieved quite a lot over the weekend. I came into school on Saturday to start piecing together the super-structure of the tunnel. Managed to prefabricate some sections then a storm blew in. Didn't think it wise to be stood in the open wagging steel poles around whilst in the middle of a thunder storm, so halted the operation. Kindly, my brother again volunteered his services on the Sunday so we both set about erecting the steelwork. Happy to say, ...

Rain, Rain Come Again!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Mon, 09 May 2011 07:50:52 +0100

At last some rain! Now need to get water buts sorted so I can order irrigation system for polytunnel.
Our hydroponics are up and running and our tomato plants are now over 3 feet high!

Poly Tunnel Saga

Manor High School — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:17:08 +0100

Spent the bank holiday weekend over here at school watering and aligning the poly tunnel footings. Hot and windy work but mercifully my brother kindly gave up his time to assist. The footings are all complete and accurately spaced which means I can erect the rest of the super structure. All a question of getting the time though. Might ask the boss for some time off timetable. Fingers crossed.

If there are any local schools (Trafford Area) who are runni...

WATER!!!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:46:07 +0100

The weather maybe glorious but it is causing a few headaches. Our water butts are not collecting much and I am having to get the hose out all the time. Maybe a few showers this weekend!

Hedgehogs

Manor High School — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:28:24 +0100

Came into school on Saturday to water the vegetables. Whilst inspecting the site, I discovered that a hedgehog had fallen down one of the foundation holes of the poly-tunnel. He seemed ok, so I fished him out and gave him a saucer of water. After a few minutes, he shuffled off into the undergrowth. Came in again on Monday morning and discovered another (possibly the sameone) down another hole. Went through the same rigmarole and off he went. I've inadvertan...

New Gardening Club

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:13:07 +0100

A new gardening club is starting on a Tuesdays after school. Hopefully we will get even more done?

Back To School!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:01:22 +0100

A new term and we hit the ground running.
Today we have had a visit from a local first school's garden club who wanted to se what we have achieved but also ask questions of our gardening club.
We also have had 3 ex-pupils working in the polytunnel all day preparing the beds.

Tadpoles aplenty

Manor High School — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:28:39 +0100

The tadpoles have hatched and are really enjoying basking in the pond. The bullrush seems to have taken too, so the pond seems like its getting itself established. Noticed there's lots of water creatures appearing as well, so we'll be good for pond dipping quite soon.

Water Wqter Everywhere

Manor High School — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:21:49 +0100

Managed to purchase a couple of water butts today and our Construction Dept' were able to install them on each side of the shed. Hopefully this will solve the irrigation problem.

Digging Holes

Manor High School — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:22:04 +0100

With the area reserved for the poly tunnel now clear of turf, I was able to mark out the dimensions for the base-plates over the holidays. Wasn't looking forward to digging 18 holes roughly 1.5'x1.5'x3' deep. On Monday, a couple of the Post 16 students volunteered to give me a hand. What do you know? By the end of the day we had the job done. I'm now ready to start erecting the tunnel. Also, with all the fine weather, watering is now becoming an issue and I'm hav...

Little Growers is on Facebook!

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:01:52 +0100

Little Growers has its very own profile on Facebook, please 'like' the page to receive updates, photos and news from the Little Growers office and projects. We look forward to seeing you, click the link below to join us...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Growers-UK/150200998345693

Beans Plants transfered to 8 ltr Pots in feydhoo school

Little Growers in the Maldives — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:12:49 +0100

10 Beans plants were transfered to 8 Ltr Pots in polytunnel on 6th April 2011. The Ec in the tank is at 1.6 and pH is 5.6

Lush! Honey!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:46:27 +0100

We have taken delivery today of and installed a swarm box in the garden. This has been provided by Lush who hope to harvest the honey to use in their products.
http://www.lush.co.uk/

Sunshine Gardening!!!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:52:03 +0100

Today has been a fantastically successful day on the plot!! over a hundred children have been out helping with all sorts of jobs beeing completed and started.
Thanks to Poole Grammar School who turned up with pear trees, cherry trees, apple trees, plum trees, gooseberry, blackcurrent bushes a,d raspberry canes.

Poole Grammar School

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:19:12 +0100

We have been working with the Grammar School on getting the Polytunnel up and this week they are coming over to plant some fruit trees and bushes. Hopefully by the Autumn we will have produce that will be used at the Grammar Schools kitchens and then shipped back as Hillbourne's school meals.

FRUIT! FRUIT! FRUIT!

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:40:26 +0100

Thank you to all thos who have donated plants to the school. We now have our very own PYO with over 60 Strawberry plants, Wghite Currents and Raspberries. Pictures to follow.

Family Allottments

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:25:12 +0100

We have had a number of families keen to take over a plot at school. Hopefully they can then help with the watering and care of the plot at the weekend and during the holidays.

Turf Accounting

Manor High School — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:13:03 +0100

Phew, What a day.

A colleague at work was able to procure a turf cutting machine for a fraction of the normal cost. It's not what you know, it's who you know I guess. Anyway, I needed to clear an area 15' x 45' of turf for the new poly-tunnel. The machine arrived first thing this morning. Luckily I have a couple of none-contact lessons on Monday morning, so I was able to utilise this time getting to grips with this contraption. What an inovation! Af...

Great Weather

Firs Estate Primary School — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:31:37 +0100

It has been great weather recently for our Gardening Club! We have planted Primroses and Pansies and they look fab.
We have also started to plant our green beans and put the canes up ready for them to grow.

Ryton - Garden Organics

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:23:33 +0100

Fantastic day spent here! More to follow but it proves that our efforts with the garden are the way forward!

Polytunnel

Hillbourne School and Nursery — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:21:42 +0100

Well, it's finally up!!! Although I have now been away for a day so I'm not sure what might of happened?

No, with the help of Poole Grammar School and our Mums we got the poly up and by the end of the week maybe we will put some pots out there! Who knows!

Pond Life

Manor High School — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:15:37 +0100

Finally completed the pond. Had a couple of Post 16 volunteers helping which was really appreciated. They really worked hard on the digging but stuck with it and got the job done. We put the linings down, and after searching high and low, managed to cobble together a hose long enough to reach. It took the best part of the day to fill it, but we now have a pond. Got to leave it for a few days for the chlorine to evaporate then we'll be going to the local ecology p...

Little Growers setup in Feydhoo School

Little Growers in the Maldives — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:27:30 +0100

Little Growers had a busy day in setting up growing areas and easy2grow extension kits in Feydhoo school, the third school to join Little Growers in Maldives. A polytunnel was setup along with 10 easy2grow connection kits. The students planted 10 Long beans and 10 Tomato Sparta seeds.

During the setup process as in other school the children learned how to wash the coco, plant the seeds, and care for the polytunnels.

Feydhoo School Joins Maldivian Little Growers.

Little Growers in the Maldives — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:09:56 +0100

Feydhoo School is the third school to join Little Growers in Maldives. The training sessions for students of Environent Club was held on 17th March 2011.

Seeds germinated in Hithadhoo School

Little Growers in the Maldives — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:22:26 +0100

The Little Growers in Hithadhoo School planted 10 Long beans and 10 Tomato seeds. Now all the seeds have germinated.

Do you post safety guidelines at the site or in the classroom?

Barton Mills Jr Allotment Club — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:37:12 +0100

Allotment Garden Safety Guidelines

We hope you like the logo as much as we do!

&nb...

Exciting times

Manor High School — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:20:21 +0100

Had some exciting news yesterday. I have been told that our school has been shortlisted by a local company as one of its worthy causes for its volunteer programme. This means that a team of 26 people will bring their skills and enthusiasm to assist in developing the garden and allotment over a three day period. How fantastic would that be?!!? We are one of three projects under consideration, so fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, we are busy planting seeds. Go...

Tree Planting

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Primary — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:20:26 +0100

The morning dawned wet and drizzily... not a good start!

My husband, Neal and Todd the dog accompanied me to school, unfortunately the promised volunteers from BTCV wouldn't be able to help as they were busy somewhere else but at least Neal was a gardener by trade.

The turnout was pretty poor, even by our standards! We had only 6 adults and 3 children who braved the weather to help but despite this we got our photos in the local paper and manged to get all the trees and ...

Sowin begins

Little Growers in the Maldives — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:09:14 +0100

Maldivian Littlegrowers in Maradhoofeydhoo school have planted Sparta tomato seeds. The seeds were planted in Root riot cubes. We have decided to hold a special ceremony to Launch this program in this school. The ceremony will be held on 11th March. We will invite the management and teachers plus few students from all the local schools and some of the officials in the city.

Maldivian Littlegrowers first project

Little Growers in the Maldives — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:00:17 +0100

Maradhoofeydhoo School in Addu city became the first school to start Littlegrowers in Maldives. Thanks to Littlegrowers UK and Autopot global, specially Jason R. Smith and Heather Pearl for there continuous support.

The students and teachers of Maradhoofeydhoo school has wowed to show a good example to others. We had a training session for teachers. The training session was conducted by the official partner of Autopot and Littlegrowers in Maldives, Mahaadheebu Business Pvt. Ltd. A ...

Is this thing Dead? JACs Investigates: The Secret life of a Seed

Barton Mills Jr Allotment Club — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:20:17 +0100

We could hardly contain the excitement everyone was experiencing as they came into the classroom. Today was the day to see how “growing” gets started. We layed the classroom out with our supplies and started investigating. We gave everyone a dry pea seed, a 24 hours soaked pea seed, a 3-day soaked pea seed, a hand-held magnifying glass , and a sheet of paper. It makes it feel more official!

We started with the ...

1st entry

Firs Estate Primary School — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:48:59 +0100

28.2.11

We have just signed up to the Little Growers Scheme and cant wait to get started! As of next week we will have a new gardening club at the school and soon be planting our very first seeds!

2011 Programme Year done (well kinda)

Barton Mills Jr Allotment Club — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:14:36 +0100

Last year, we piloted monthly sessions at the allotment site. Covering topics like weeding and plot care, the benefits of a wormery, pumpkin dissections, and how to design a vegetable garden. They were fun, interesting, and well attended.

So this year, we decided to empowered the children to take ownership of their programme
and tell us what they wanted to learn about. We gave them some ideas and they came to us with learning about soil, insects that benefit too, pl...

Winter vegetables

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Primary — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:21:12 +0100

Today I checked on the vegetables we planted before the bad weather, some of them seem to have stood up extremely well to the freezing temperatures. Some not so good. We also have problems with the neighbouring cats using the raised beds as toilets! A clever application of netting stapled to the top seems to have helped :o)

Trees!

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Primary — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:18:54 +0100

Today our trees arrived from 'The Big Tree Plant' along with the fruit garden we ordered with our Morrison's Lets Grow vouchers.
I have organised a community tree planting day for next Saturday (19th Feb) ... lets hope the sun shines for us!

Cheap seeds

Manor High School — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:22:53 +0100

Was in Poundland t'other day. They've introduced a range of seeds and bulbs for only (you guessed) a pound a packet. Bought some Harlequin bulbs and also some Windflower bulbs. These were 2 for a quid! There are all kinds of veg' and flower seeds, great if you're on a budget. Just thought I'd pass that on.

January was for the bees

Barton Mills Jr Allotment Club — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:08:28 +0100

The topic for our January JACs meeting was making a bee hotel.

Our expert beekeeper, Tim Harris, started the meeting by asking, what do bees do for us? You could see by the expressions on their faces – their eyes getting bigger and slightly leaning back in their chairs – they were having a think, when Olivia says, “they help our gardens grow!” That’s right, they aren’t just scary things flying around...

The seeds arrive!

Barton Mills Jr Allotment Club — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:35:38 +0100

“The seeds have arrived, the seeds have arrived!” enthusiastically shouts a youngin' in the group who has just spied Helen walking up the path towards them with a large brown paper bag in her arms. As Helen tips the contents of the bag on the table, the children grab at the packets of seeds. ‘Wow look at these…pumpkins, they’re huge!’, ‘I’ve got cour..ge..ttes….what’s that?’ says another. Just holding these packets of s...

Phew!

Manor High School — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:21:10 +0100

As you all probably know, it's quite a stressfull time when the Ofsted inspectors descend. However, after a two day visit, the initial feedback is very encouraging for us at Manor High. The only disappointment I have is that they were not able to observe the Horticulture class! Oh well.

OFSTED Time!

Manor High School — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:59:27 +0100

Time to start potting onion sets and some crocus bulbs. Have also planted some broad bean seeds. Will keep them inside until March.
Done some more work on the 'Woodland' walkway and hope to crack-on with digging the newt and frog pond. Could do with spending some more time on the allotment, lots to do. And we have OFSTED coming in tomorrow and Wednesday!!!!!!!!

Teaching Resources for Horticulture

Manor High School — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:35:49 +0100

Does anyone know where I might download worksheets, lesson plans, etc for Horticulture? Any advice greatly appreciated. Anthony.

Poly Tunnels

Manor High School — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:39:53 +0100

We've finally received our funding cheque from the local housing association to spend on a poly-tunnel. Looking at purchasing something around 14'x40'. Would love to hear from any school that has experience of constructing a poly-tunnel, any hints and tips. Also, any advice on the best crops to grow etc.

11th January, 2011

Southill Primary School — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:47:51 +0100

Yesterday, the reception children learnt how to make bird food cake and how to look after the birds in the wintertime, especially when the weather was cold. They also strung some monkey nuts on to string and filled some bird feeders. This morning they hung them up for the birds, and hopefully, it won't be too long before the birds are feeding from them, perhaps squirrels too!

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!

Wellsprings Primary School — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:05:28 +0100

We have finally got al the stuff needed to make our poly tunnel- my goodness, no small project.

Our garden team meet every Monday after school- today we will watch the video construction (perhaps not ALL of it) and start the construction. Don't know how long it will take...

Crawley Ridge Junior School - the story so far...

Crawley Ridge Junior School — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:04:04 +0100

Over the last 7 years, Crawley Ridge Junior School has been developing an Environmental or Nature Club. The club has been gradually carrying out a range of environmental activities including growing flowering plants for the class tubs and for the tubs and raised beds in the Quiet Area on the Terrace. We have been planting trees and bulbs in the grounds as well as developing natural meadow areas full of wildflowers. We have even started breeding our own Painted Lady butterflies over the last 2...

Sub-zero at Manor High

Manor High School — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:44:00 +0100

When I drove onto the school car park this morning, the temperature indicator in the car said -12C ! I guess there's not going to be any horticulture today. Just hope that the newly planted hedgerow sapplings will weather the cold snap. Fingers crossed.

Cabbages and Parsnips

Manor High School — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:26:50 +0100

Managed to get some time on the allotment with a small group of year 11 pupils and some pupils from our autism unit. Harvested the last of our cabbages and parsnips, just in time for our Christmas lunch on Friday. The kitchen manager, Jo has promised to make some Winter parsnip soup as a starter! Looking forward to sampling the fruits (or veg') of our labour.

Also Sarah (yr 10) planted a small hedgerow with the remainder of the hazel sapplings so here's hoping.

Hedgerow

Manor High School — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:26:50 +0100

Managed to plant around sixty bare-root sapplings on Friday afternoon. Our Wildlife Hedgerow is now ready to start growing in the Spring. Hopefully it will take !

At last, time to plant.

Manor High School — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:40:33 +0100

Well, the ground has thawed now here in Manchester. I have a group of post 16's this (Friday) morning, so going to put them to good use. We're going to have a go at planting the hazel and beech for our Wildlife Hedgerow. Will keep you posted.

Frozen Ground

Manor High School — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:34:48 +0100

Well, our bare-root hazelnut and beach hedging has arrived, only trouble is, the ground is frozen and we can't begin planting. In fact, there's not much at all we can do. Gonna make some Christmas displays and flog 'em to the staff to raise some funds!!!! Will post some pictures.

Welcome aboard the Little Growers Online Community...

Heather Pearl (Staff) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:13:41 +0100

Welcome to the all new and updated Little Growers website and Online Community. We have set up the Online Community for the following reasons:

To allow schools across the world to upload photos and videos of their growing projects and write about their experiences of getting children growing in school. This will allow you to document your progress easily and quickly, acting as an interactive portfolio of your gardening club.

To...

Winter Wildlife

William Leech Campus — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:34:55 +0100

With the winter arriving the children have been learning about habitats and how to create areas to encourage helpful insects and other animals into the garden area. Together they have made bee-boxes, blue tit nest boxes, and are now in the process of making bat boxes. This gives them both practical skills and teaches them about wildlife in the local area that will hopefully benefit from this project.

time for some work...

Grundisburgh Primary School — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:55:19 +0100

We are having a 'big dig' on October 9th where mums and dads are invited to help us re-do some very scruffy plastic veg beds with some nice wood. We are also going to convert our wooden play train into a chicken house and put a fence all round it. East Feast are going to come into school to help us get our growing project going. Can't wait.

Hatton Cruden diary entry (December 2009)

Hatton Cruden Primary School — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:23:38 +0100

Click here to view/download our diary entry for December 2009 (.pdf)

Little Growers Seeds now available at Unwins!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:32:06 +0100

Little Growers' seeds can now be purchased via Unwins!

This pack contains:

packet of marigold seeds
plant labels
pencil
two little tools called a widger and a dibber
grower’s record so you can keep a note of how your plants grow.

Quantity:

80 Seeds

Little Growers are now able to blog their latest news, updates, progress!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:57:01 +0100

Summer greetings to all the Little Growers, Eco Coordinators, teachers and parents!

Into June and here and we've introduced an all new online community for the Little Growers, allowing the teachers and children to get blogging and tell the world of their progress!

What is a blog you ask?

A blog is a website in which items are posted on a regular basis and displayed in reverse chronological order. T...