Decorated Pumpkin Prize-winners 2021

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“Puffy” the Puffer Fish Pumpkin, Elana (11) and Fia Dunbar, Family/Group Pumpkin Mummy Pig and Babies, Small Family, Family/Group Ghost Trap Scoleri Brothers, Stephen Devlin, Age 18+ Fairy Fionnuala Ferns Pumpkin House, Friederike Hegelau, Age 18+ Autumn Fox, Nadine...

Resources for Schools – Tree Journal Activity Pack

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Tree Journal Activity Pack This pack is designed for primary groups on self-guided visits to the National Botanic Gardens, however, the activities can be based around any tree, in your school grounds or local park. Before your visit please check in with us and let us...

Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden: How to Colour Eggs with Natural Plant Dyes

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This Easter, Harry and Ciara show us how to colour eggs with natural plant dyes. Things you will need: Eggs Plant dyes – we used turmeric, red cabbage, nettles, onion skins, blueberries and beetroot but you can try others. Think about coffee and tea, spinach,...

Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden: Sow Calendula Seeds for National Plant a Flower Day

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March 12th is National Plant a Flower Day! Join Ciara as she shows us how to sow calendula seeds in milk cartons. Click on the photo below to view the video.

Paper Plants: How to make a paper maranta

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The second in our paper plants series. How to make a paper maranta! To make this lovely colourful paper maranta you will need: Paper Colours Scissors Tape Brown paper packaging A pot, tin or yoghurt carton. Click on the photo below to view the...

Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden: how to plant broad beans in newspaper pots

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Ciara demonstrates how to plant broad bean seeds in eco friendly newspaper pots. Things you will need: broad bean seeds, compost, newspaper or similar paper glass jar. Click on the photo below to view the video.