Now half-term’s here, I bet you’re already scratching your head wondering how to fill in the days! Why not call into Chesters Grove Garden Centre, on the A167 near Chester le Street and pick up a few packets of seeds to grow with the children. It’s easy and simple and a great way of adding new plants to your garden. A fun and rewarding activity which your children will enjoy. By sowing indoors, you’ll also be giving them a good start especially for bedding plants.
Another fun way to get the children involved is to try growing a seed such as a pea or a broad bean in a clear glass jar. Soak the dried seed, roll a piece of absorbent paper (such as kitchen paper) and place in the jar. Slide the seed between the glass and the paper so the seeds growth can be observed, remember to put enough water in the jar so that it reaches the paper. Now watch with your child over the week and see new life emerge while at the same time the seed begins to die. It’s a great way of bringing the spring into your home, and your children will enjoy the science showing how plants emerge from the smallest of seeds. Happy half-term.
