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Garden Challenge 2021: Tracie’s Garden Update

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

The Seedlings have been so busy this month in the garden. We have enjoyed the lovely bright days even though its been cold.

Sophie helped Tracie to plant a cherry tomato plant. We have been watching it grow from a tiny seed that we sowed last month. We have put a tall cane next to the plant so when it grows tall we can use it for support.

Fearne made sure the tomato plant had plenty of water to help it grow. Fearne asked Tracie for a drink as she wants to grow up bigger!

While we were weeding and tidying up the front garden, Georgia noticed that the potatoes had started growing. Fearne said “they’re not potatoes!” Tracie explained they are potatoes and that the plant grows big and strong, feeding the potatoes growing underneath.

  • Georgia Watering
  • Alfie Watched Us Working
  • Beans
  • Tomato Plant
  • Cherry Tree
  • Who Made this Hole?

Alfie didn’t want to help plant the vegetables he just wanted to sit and watch! The cheeky monkey! We planted our beans around a wigwam made out of canes, we then added netting around it to support the plants to climb up.

We have decided to plant our vegetables in between the flowers this year as we have so many strong plants. We cant wait to see them grow and make some cauliflower cheese nom, nom!

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Garden Challenge 2021: Gemma’s April Garden Update

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

It’s been all go go go in Gemma’s garden so far this Spring! There have been some fantastic growing under UV lights which have helped to speed up the growing process.

Gemma has prepared her three vegetable beds ready to plant out all her seedlings.

Gemma’s seeds have grown so well and are lovely and strong. Now all she needs to do is plant them out and keep watering daily.

The beds are all planted up now, there are carrots, radish, pak choi, beetroots, spring onion and peas which are growing up the canes.

Jack has enjoyed sitting in the fresh air watching his mummy garden. I bet he is thinking ideas for when he can have his own patch!

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Garden Challenge 2021: Phyllis April Update

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

Phyllis has definitely been working hard in her garden since we last visited her.

  • Bird Homes
  • Haven for Birds and Insects
  • Front Garden

The little pool Phyllis made out of an old wheelbarrow for the birds and insects is now a haven for them. She has planted pond flowers, plants and a frog which is a fun addition.

Phyllis has worked hard in the front garden to provide the birds with quiet areas to feed and nest safely. There have been loads of bumble bees seen getting the nectar from the flowers.

In the greenhouse there are loads of seeds growing well. Phyllis has taken lots of cuttings from different plants in her garden to make more for free! Everything will need to be planted out soon.

This is Tracie’s favourite picture of Phyllis’ garden. Everything is lush and growing well and it’s all proof Spring is definitely here.

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Garden Challenge 2021: Using Different Materials

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

In half term, the Wildlife Wanderers used various different types of tubs from the recycling box to sow their seeds. This is how we got on.

Cauliflower Growing Strong

Chloe chose an old mince carton, as you can see they have turned out very well! Chloe sprays them with water in the morning before school and will soon be planting them into the raised beds.

Oops Not Doing Well!

These seeds were sown by Jacy in old sausage tubs, he thought that with the grooves it would be good to sow in rows. They started off really well, unfortunately the grooves were too shallow and the plants dried out too fast and wilted.

Tall Nasturtiums

These are amazing! They are Poppy’s nasturtiums and have grown so fast. We will be planting them out in the garden this week.

She used some seed trays that we brought last year, they have holes in the bottom so she has placed them in another tray without holes and waters them from the bottom. This is definitely a good way to grow seeds.

Jacy found this old Bisto tub and thought it would make a good planter for his Tomato Seed. He put the lid on the bottom to stop the water seeping through. It has so far worked very well and the tomato plant looks tall and healthy.

Jacy thinks that when the tomato is big enough he can take off the plastic lid and place the whole pot into the ground, and the roots will push through! We will have to wait until the last frost to plant out and see if he is right!

  • 2 Cucumbers and 2 Tomatoes
  • Growing Strong
  • Martie’s Radish
  • Marigolds
  • Chillies
The Little Seedlings

In February, the little seedlings planted Chillies, Radish, cucumbers and Marigolds. Everything is growing so well, we even had some surprises!

We sprinkled at least 20 seeds in the seed tray but again like last year only 2 have grown! And a second surprise was 2 tomatoes have grown in their tray, Mason said that maybe they are ‘cuematos’! Maybe we have made a new salad crop!!

We will keep you updated at the end of March about how our project is going.

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Garden Challenge 2021: Gemma’s February Update

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

It is now the end of February and Gemma, Chloe and baby Jack have been working hard in the garden. Even Micky got stuck in removing a tree stump.

  • Pull Micky
  • Cooper Helping
  • Different Types of Packaging
  • All Ready to Sow the Seeds

Gemma had these packing cartons and decided to recycle them into plant pots for her seedings.

After a week, the seeds have started to grow. The lid of the meal dishes make a great ecosystem keeping them self watered.

  • Chloe’s Rainbow Pots
  • Pink One Has Seedlings

Chloe has been busy with her growing plants. The Pink pot has won by having seedlings growing well!

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Queen Bee

Posted on by Tracie Dowling

Today while Gemma was digging her borders she watched this cute bumble bee come out of the ground.

Queen Bee

Gemma stopped what she was doing, so she didn’t disturb her. Gemma looked up different types of Bees and found out it was a Queen Bee.

Gemma is hoping she will build a beehive somewhere in the garden so she can watch what happens. But she will keep away from her as she doesn’t want to get stung!