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About This Event
Join the “Gardening club for home ed and children under 5” on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at Within The Walls Garden Project in Whitwell.
What to Expect
- Practical gardening tasks appropriate to the season, including sowing, planting, and growing crops.
- Exploration of science concepts such as plant life cycles, photosynthesis, soil ecosystems, and biodiversity.
- Engaging in creative seasonal crafts like botanical art, nature journaling, and eco-crafts.
- Opportunities to explore composting, observe insects, and harvest produce (when in season).
Who Should Attend
These sessions are designed specifically for home educating families with a range of ages. Activities are adaptable, collaborative, and supportive, making it ideal for everyone to learn together.
Practical Information
The event runs for 2 hours. Tickets only need to be booked for children; under 1s are free.
Programme
These fortnightly sessions offer children the opportunity to experience the changing seasons through practical gardening, science exploration and creative activities.
Every session includes real gardening tasks:
- Sow, plant and grow their own crops
- Learn how soil works and why it matters
- Explore composting and sustainability
- Observe insects and pollinators
- Harvest and taste produce (when in season!)
Key science concepts covered:
- Plant life cycles
- Photosynthesis
- Soil ecosystems and microorganisms
- Weather and seasonal patterns
- Food chains and biodiversity
Seasonal crafts:
- Botanical art
- Nature journaling
- Seed saving
- Simple eco-crafts using natural materials
Topics
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December 1, 2026
Location
Within The Walls Garden Project
9 B651
Whitwell, SG4 8AF · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Organizer
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