Poppies have lots of very recognisable stamens (the bits that stick out and make the pollen), so add these onto your poppy by drawing sticks with dots on the end all around the middle circle. Time to Play Now for the fun part! We know poppies are red, but let’s explore and play ...
poppies, cornflower, marigolds, cosmos, hollyhocks, verbena bonariensis, viper’s bugloss Wild flowers for shady areas in the UK: use a woodland seed mix; foxgloves, tobacco plant, honesty (lunaria) How to Make Seed Bombs for Kids: 1) Break your clay into lots of small “bi...
It’s good to remember, and we take the time to do this particularly on ANZAC Day. A simple paper poppy is one way to mark and learn about this important historical occasion with kids. Make a Paper Poppy Materials 2 x Red cupcake cases (or use white ones and colour them in red) ...
I haven’t yet perfected the Icelandic poppy. I’ve tried to make improvements to this version for more than a year. Unlike the lady-slipper, I enjoyed the process of perfecting this poppy. I think the wrinkling petals and twisting stems made it fun. If you are bored during quarantine,...
Gardening Blog by a family in New England. DIY tips and projects for beginner gardeners, gardening and planting advice for kids, join us at Seed to Sprout as we learn to grow flowers, fruits, vegetables and experiment!
Mouse Gate, the ongoing trio of action/adventure series, written for Preschoolers, Kids, Pre-teens Teens, Christian youth and Adults of All Ages. These books, much like Pirates of the Caribbean or Pirates The Midnight Passage, are written in a style and with content to appeal to readers of...
Anzac Day Facts: Lesson for Kids from Chapter 11 / Lesson 4 5.3K Many countries have holidays that honor the people who have served their country in the military. Australia and New Zealand observe a holiday like that called ANZAC Day. Come learn about this special day, what ANZAC ...
Ever wanted to know how to get rid of these tiny bugs? It’s better to know how to get rid of aphids before you see them show up, then you’ll be prepared. I have a beautiful climbing rose my kids bought me for Mother’s Day a couple of years ago and it started growing and ...
Shirley poppies at Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent It’s like a charitable donation to nature – you’ve done something amazing for biodiversity” James Hewetson-Brown, Wildflower Turf Such initiatives are vital in the UK wheremore than 97 per cent of wildflower meadows have been lost since th...
Comfrey Oil: How To Make It & Where To Buy It^ The most common way of using comfrey externally for connective tissue injuries or small wound healing is through comfrey-infused oils. Below is my super easy and affordable process for making it, but if you don’t want to DIY you canfind...