Home & Garden Magazine September 20

the western weekender

Home & Garden FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

KIDS IN THE GARDEN FREE CLASSES

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BE KIND TO BEES

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NEWS FEATURE

GET KIDS GROWING! FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES

From learning where food comes from to understanding the role that bees play in our ecosystem, gardening is a hugely beneficial learning experience for children – plus, it gets them out into the great outdoors.

With so many benefits, why wouldn’t you get your kids involved? Flower Power Garden Centres are running their final round of free kids gardening classes for 2019, where kids can have fun, learn, explore and plant – and all in under an hour.

Flower Power’s CEO John Sammut recommends you start small.

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“Start by working with them to grow their favourite vegetable,” he said.

“If you grow something they already enjoy eating, not only will it give them first-hand experience with food sources, but it might encourage them to branch out and try growing and eating new vegetables, too.”

During the free classes, kids will be taken on a tour through the nursery by Flower Power’s passionate and experienced staff. They’ll learn interesting facts about bees, see fruits and vegetables they’ve never tried before, and witness bees linger-

ing around and pollinating their favourite plants.

“IT MIGHT ENCOURAGE THEM TO BRANCH OUT” “Growing up in the garden, my kids have always been cautious, but never scared of bees. They were taught from an early age the

important role that bees play in creating a sustainable food supply for us, and why we need to care for them and live harmoniously,” Mr Sammut said.

Kids will get to finish the class by taking the lead and planting their own seedling to take home and care for.

So get all the kids together, create some buzz and get them down to the free classes these school holidays.

Classes run from 11am Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 8 to Friday, October 11 at all Flower Power Garden Centres.

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IN THE GARDEN

BE KIND TO BEES

THEY PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE

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of activity. Native bees, many of which are stingless, often prefer native flowers such as Daisies, Grevillea, Melaleuca and of course Eucalyptus. Look for the Wildlife Attracting symbol on relevant Mr Fothergill’s packets.

Provide water. Just like any living organism, insects need water to stay hydrated during the long hot Aussie summer. Bees

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Eliminate the use of harsh pesticides. By spraying for bad insects, you risk killing the good insects too. Most common pests can be managed using companion planting techniques and by attracting beneficial predator insects into your garden. If you must spray, look for insecticides that are more natural in nature.

Provide shelter. Our native bees like to nestle into small holes, to be protected from the rain and to nest in. Bee houses offer a range of little hidey holes that mimic the bee’s natural habitat.

See Mr Fothergill’s range of Bee House Kits, and do your bit for these friends!

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Bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects play an essential role in our gardens. They transfer pollen from one flower to another, fertilising plants so they start forming fruits and seeds.

Unfortunately, these friendly critters are under growing threat due to decreasing habitat, use of pesticides, changing weather patterns and diseases – but we can help them by using responsible gardening practices, planting flowers to feed them and providing them with shelter.

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