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Let loose in the garden, armed only with a few simple garden tools, some seedlings and their vibrant and eager imaginations, the humble back garden can really kick-start a love of gardening.

Even if you have no garden or very little space, there are activities that you can undertake that are fun, cheap and thrill kids.

Simple veggie gardens, gardening clubs, visiting nurseries, botanic gardens, parks and forests and watching garden renovation shows or nature programmes during indoor time can all build gardening passions!

And by helping children mix the practical with the magical, the humble back garden becomes a place of deep magic, adventure, fun and discovery.

There are dragons, fairies and trolls everywhere – you just need to know where to look…

8 ways for kids to use Mint

8 ways for kids to use Mint

November 24, 2016 by Caro&Co Leave a Comment

Springing into spring with your children…

Springing into spring with …

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Moments of Wonder Jan 2016

Moments of Wonder Jan 2016

January 12, 2016 by Caro&Co 4 Comments

Bittergreens, Dahlias and Double Bass

Bittergreens, Dahlias and …

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Basil 101

Basil 101

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Finding your sense of wonder…

Finding your sense of wonder…

September 5, 2014 by Caro&Co 10 Comments

2GB’s Blog of the Week

2GB’s Blog of the Week

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Memory Maker

Memory Maker

June 19, 2014 by Caro&Co 1 Comment

Spotlight on Bigga

Spotlight on Bigga

December 7, 2013 by Caro&Co Leave a Comment

Gumnuts and glitter

Gumnuts and glitter

December 5, 2013 by Caro&Co 5 Comments

Nespresso garden pots. Huh?

Nespresso garden pots. Huh?

November 26, 2013 by Caro&Co 2 Comments

Sydney shines… fab events.

Sydney shines… fab events.

October 9, 2013 by Caro&Co Leave a Comment

The “why” of a place…

The “why” of a …

October 6, 2013 by Caro&Co 6 Comments

Bottle Brush, bottles and a very fine day…

Bottle Brush, bottles and a …

October 1, 2013 by Caro&Co 19 Comments

Sunshine and happiness on a plate

Sunshine and happiness on a plate

September 6, 2013 by Caro&Co 2 Comments

A welcome visitor…

A welcome visitor…

September 5, 2013 by Caro&Co 1 Comment

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