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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Practical interests & handicrafts > Gardening: general interest
This adorable first gardening book taken young ones through sowing
and growing delicious fruit, vegetables and edible flowers on their
very own Flowerpot Farm. Simple step-by-step instructions are
presented in a delightful picture-book style. There are a mix of
projects on offer, suitable for gardening spaces of any size, from
large gardens to small window ledges. To achieve the best harvest,
the young farmer is shown how plants are pollinated, and how to
encourage good garden guests, and discourage garden pests. There
are cute craft ideas for customising your flowerpot farm, such as
decorating pots and making a bird feeder, and tasty recipes for
making the most out of your homegrown harvest are included.
Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Vincent Van Gogh, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.
Plant a pumpkinseed with a child, and cultivate wonder. This simple
act of reconnecting with children with nature is Sharon Lovejoy's
purpose and joy and gift. Author of "Sunflower Houses: Garden
Discoveries for Children of All Ages "and "Hollyhock Days: Garden
Adventures for the Young at Heart," Sharon Lovejoy is a nationally
known garden writer whose books, television specials, and projects
at her learning landscape in California have introduced thousands
of children to the pleasures of gardening.
In her newest book, "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots," she
presents 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens
that parents and kids can grow together. Illustrated throughout by
the author's own lyrical watercolors, each garden includes a plan,
the planting recipe -- seeds, seedlings, and growing instructions
spelled out step-by-step -- and activities. There's the Pizza
Patch, a giant-size wheel garden planted in "slices" of tomatoes,
zucchini, oregano, and basil. A Flowery Maze to get lost in. A Moon
Garden of night-blooming flowers, including a moonflower tent. And
Mother Nature's Medicine Chest.
Discovery Walks teach kids how the gardens work, and a chapter on
gardening basics includes a child-friendly 10-Minute Plan for
planting and maintenance, plus a list of the top 20 plants
guaranteed to make gardeners out of kids.
My Dinosaur Garden is bursting with crafts and activities perfect
for children. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS),
the UK's leading gardening charity, this book is packed with fun
things to make and do both indoors and outdoors. It's time to get
your green-claws ready with your favourite dinosaur friends! Grow
dinosaur cress eggs Create a Triceratops leaf collage Make your own
roar-some rock garden These dinos are off on a garden tour to learn
all about plants, wildlife and top gardening tips. The dinosaurs
can't wait to start exploring - and you can join them! This book is
packed with fun facts and activities, so you can become a gardening
expert, too. Step-by-step gardening activities - perfect for
families to enjoy the garden together Easy-to-follow instructions
for growing your own plants Colouring in, spot-the-difference, and
make your own dinosaur mask and puppet!
This fun-filled activity book is jam-packed with fantastic ideas to
help kids connect with nature and the outdoors! Created with the
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening
charity. Bursting with fun things to make and do, this activity
book is a great way to help kids explore nature in your very own
garden. Take a tour through your garden with your favourite dragon
friends! Make fiery dragon-egg cookies Create a glowing leaf
lantern Grow your own chillies These dragons are off to discover
more about plants, trees and wildlife. The dragons can't wait to
get exploring - and you can join them! Filled with fun activities
and gardening tips to help you become an expert gardener With
step-by-step activities, this is the perfect book to enjoy nature
as a family Easy-to-understand instructions to grow your own plants
This wonderful activity book will inspire children with a love of
nature.
Join Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and
use it to bake an autumnal surprise! Spot and Dad love gardening
together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of
waiting and watering, it's autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But
what will they make with it? It's a pumpkin surprise! Toddlers will
love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be
played with or read for twice the fun! Spot is the fun-first friend
for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.
If you loved this, why not try: Where's Spot? Spot Goes to the Farm
Spot Goes to the Beach Spot's Birthday Party Spot Says Goodnight
Find Spot at Halloween Find Spot at Nursery
This title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a
seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful
spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides
an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious
book about growing, playing and sharing. Seeds are planted; the
carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But
there are suprises in store...Shirley Hughes is the creator of the
bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.
Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colourful RHS ebook.
Includes easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this ebook helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways. They will build a mini nature reserve, turn old wellies into plant pots, grow fruit and vegetables that they can really eat, plant a bee-friendly space, create a ladybird sanctuary, and much more. Help nature with every activity and discover the joys of growing plants from seeds.
So grab your potting mix and let's get gardening!
Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design,
build and create! Get ready to build your very own biosphere or
mini-garden! From fountains to greenhouses grounds and grass art,
the step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you
need to make every element a model biosphere needs. Every project
has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at
home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and
craft equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker
Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through
creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a
space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and
biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that
constitute them. For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will
be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for
DT classes and clubs.
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199 Flowers
(Hardcover)
Hannah Watson; Illustrated by Mar Ferrero, Oana Befort
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Discovery Miles 1 770
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From bluebells and daffodils to Chinese hibiscus and evening
primrose, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for flower
lovers of all ages. The book is organised into themed pages, so
readers can see flowers they might find in a garden, by the coast,
in the mountains and more. Great for developing vocabulary and
language skills.
A delightful introduction to plant life and nature, as little ones get hands-on to grow their own sunflowers. Includes sunflower seeds, a sunflower height chart, and exciting flaps.
RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower is a friendly approach to plant science and a great gift for little gardeners. Sixteen bright board book pages reveal the life cycle of a sunflower, and the excitement of growing a plant from seed.
Little children follow the journey of a mystery seed, learning how to plant it, and what it needs to grow. Could it magically become the tallest of all the garden flowers? RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower includes facts about garden creatures, from the helpful ladybird to busy worms, and the visiting bees and butterflies who spread pollen.
Children will enjoy read-aloud text, easy-to-follow pictures that show the life cycle of a sunflower - underground, above ground, and through the year - and flaps that show plants growing and creatures hiding.
RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower includes a packet of sunflower seeds and a height chart that reinforces how tall a sunflower grows, making this the perfect book for getting young gardeners hands-on for the very first time.
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