Even if your child's school doesn't have a garden, getting them into the garden is a wonderful way to teach them about nature and where their food comes from. Here's a guide to get your children inspired in the garden.

To help with your time at home we've created a set of garden activities to do with the kids! From flower bracelets and nature stamping to magic potions and a garden treasure hunt, we've got an activity for your children to enjoy. Check our our activity suggestions below and share your own boredom buster ideas in the comments.

If you're just starting out in the garden you may be wondering what veges to plant first. We've put together our top five beginner crops that can be planted now. We also share tips for vege success, so you can gain confidence growing and then add more to your patch!

Worm farming is a fun way to turn your organic waste, like kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden in the form of worm castings and worm tea. Worm farming is gaining recognition and popularity, with many schools and some businesses having them set up to recycle lunchtime scraps!

Here’s a quick, easy and fun way to feed birds in your garden this winter.

Enjoy your beetroot harvests in this delicious muffin recipe supplied by Papatoetoe West School. The addition of chocolate chips and the bright velvet red colour are sure to make these a hit with the children!

These mini strawberry cheesecakes are a Garden to Table special and they're so easy to make!