Projects for young gardeners

MyGardenTeam: Nurturing Young Gardeners with Family-Centric Projects

Gardening is not just an activity for adults; it’s a wonderful opportunity to bond with the younger generation while teaching them about nature. If you’re a member of MyGardenTeam, a service provided by GardenAdvice, you have the unique chance to introduce your children and grandchildren (under 16) to the joys of gardening. MyGardenTeam’s initiative, “Projects for Young Gardeners,” is specifically designed to make gardening an inclusive, family-friendly activity.

Joining the Young Gardeners Club

As a MyGardenTeam member, you can involve your children or grandchildren in “your Garden” with the Young Gardeners Club. This club is an exceptional way for kids to learn about gardening while having fun. Members receive quarterly newsletters, offering a wealth of information and tips, along with enticing offers like free seeds. This initiative makes gardening accessible and engaging for youngsters, encouraging them to develop a green thumb from an early age.

Engaging and Educational Gardening Projects

• Growing Trees from Seeds: This project involves collecting seeds like acorns, sowing them in pots, and nurturing them until they’re ready to be planted out. It’s a hands-on way for children to learn about the life cycle of trees and the importance of forests and urban greenery.
• Creating Habitats for Beetles: The GardenAdvice team provides materials like deadwood and partially decomposed logs to create perfect habitats for beetles, including the majestic stag beetle. Families can work together to set up these habitats and engage in beetle identification, combining conservation with education.
• Helping Bees with a Bee Garden: Utilising seeds from the “Seeds for Bees” scheme, families can sow flowers that provide sustenance for bees throughout the year. This project teaches children about the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem and the importance of biodiversity.
• The Sunflower Competition: A fun and creative project where children and grandchildren can grow sunflowers and create art inspired by these radiant flowers. The competition awards prizes for the best entries at the year’s end, adding an element of excitement and recognition to the gardening experience.

MyGardenTeam’s projects are more than just gardening tasks; they’re opportunities for intergenerational learning and bonding. They provide a platform for children to interact with nature, understand the environment, and develop a sense of responsibility towards it. By participating in these projects, you’re not only nurturing plants but also cultivating a new generation of environmentally conscious individuals. If you’re passionate about gardening and wish to share this passion with the younger members of your family, MyGardenTeam’s Projects for Young Gardeners is an ideal way to get started.

Gardening courses for beginners - new to gardening a GardenAdvice course is a great place to start

One day gardening courses especially created for beginners and novices run in your own garden throughout the UK by the GardenAdvice expert gardeners - Great as a  gardening gift for the gardener in your life. Become a gardener with the GardenAdvice Gardening Course If you are new to gardening it can all seem a bit complicated at first with all the Latin names and the gardening terminology. GardenAdvice.co.uk have developed a especially designed short one day course to be able to teach you all the basic skills of gardening to get you started. The courses in your own garden cover such basic skills as pruning, correct digging methods, growing your own shrubs and creating the perfect lawn. See some of our clients our gardening course and our MyGardenTeam service on our websites client section on the GardenAdvice website For further information visit or gardening courses section or for further information email us at admin@gardenadvice.co.uk or telephone us on 01225 637218