Let's get gardening /

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by Dorling Kindersley
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Haswani, Radhika,--editor. Physical details: 128 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm Subject(s): Gardening | Gardening for children | Kitchen gardens | Vegetable gardening | Gardening to attract wildlife | Recycling (Waste, etc.) | Handicraft 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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St. Jean Elementary School 635 DOR Available

Includes index.

Intro: an eco-friendly garden -- What is a plant? -- What plants need -- Gardening tools -- Kitchen garden -- Wildlife garden -- Recycling garden.

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 book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book 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!