Gardening with Children

April 23^rd is William Shakespeare’s birthday so we thought if would be fun to have a story telling theme to our competitions this month.

As usual there will be two competitions one for Families and one for Schools, but the challenge this time is the same for both. 

We would like you to tell us a story about anything that’s special to you, a garden you enjoy, somewhere you like to walk, wildlife, a happy holiday memory, spring time…the choice is yours but the challenge is you can use only eight words or less.  To help get your ideas flowing here is Jemima’s story about her new pet rabbit:

“Soft, white, whiskery, new friend… happiness”

And a couple from us….

“Muddy dog gets bath, smells sweet”

“Garden with children, …eat strawberries for tea”

Be as creative as you like  and we look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Prizes For Schools

The winning school will receive a copy of the lovely new book Kids in the Garden, plus 2 Non-Electric Propagators, a Mushroom Growing Kit, a Strawberry Planter and a Kids Traditional Watering Can.

Prizes For Families

The winning family will receive a Kid’s in the Garden Book, a Mushroom Growing Kit, a Non-Electric Propagator and a bottle of Antibacterial Hand gel

Full details of how to enter are on the Family Competition page and School Competition page. 

Please send your entries to competitions@gardeningwithchildren.co.uk by 30 April 2010.  

Or you can post your entry to Family / School Competition, Gardening With Children, Unit 1, Bee Mill, Ribchester, Preston. PR3 3XJ 

 Good Luck with your entry!