Festive nature activities, training courses and more! No images? Click here With colder and shorter days, December can be a quiet time in the garden. So, take advantage of a more relaxed gardening month by bringing nature to life in the classroom with our fun festive crafts, supporting winter wildlife or booking onto one of our inspiring training courses! We love hearing about your projects, so don't forget to keep sharing your creations and gardening progress with us on Facebook and Twitter. Connect with nature through festive crafts Easy festive wreath Our quick and easy to make wreath is a great way to bring the outdoors in this month. All you need to get started is some seasonal greenery, cardboard, string and scissors. Follow our step-by-step guide to start making yours. Willow stars Create your own willow stars and use them as storytelling wands to learn about the myths surrounding different tree species. Our top tip: make sure to soak your willow for a couple of days so it's nice and bendy when you start using it. Winter-proofing your garden Feeding birds in your garden during winter Festive feeder garland With food in shorter supply for birds during the winter months, our festive feeder garland is the perfect way to brighten up your outdoor space whilst providing birds with the nutrients they need. Pine cone cakes Making bird seed cakes is an easy way to help our feathered friends. All you need to get started is a pine cone, some bird seeds, vegetable fat and string. Let us know how many bird you can spot enjoying your cakes! Expand your gardening knowledge with our courses Our face-to-face courses are the perfect opportunity to build your confidence or refresh your skills in the garden. Held nationally, during the courses you'll meet like-minded educators and take away valuable knowledge from our RHS experts. Explore our spring/summer 2022 dates now to book your spot. Jobs for December Share your gardening stories with us! We're looking for inspiring stories about setting up a new school garden. If you've got some invaluable top tips to help new gardeners kickstart their growing journey, get in touch with us today to tell us more. |