Gardening is good for kids Getting children to be active can be difficult. Parents don’t always have the time to take their offspring to sports and not all children want to participate in organised physical activity anyway.your young ones to gardening can be a perfect solution for children of all ages, especially those who are creative by nature. It can also be an activity the whole family can enjoy together, which has other long-term benefits. Click here to learn more.
Tips for growing sunflowers Sunflowers love the sun, so choose a sunny, well-drained position that is sheltered from the wind.  Next to a fence is ideal as you can use it as a stake once your plant begins to grow further down the track. Depending on the type of sunflowers seeds you have, you will need to space the seeds anywhere from one to three feet apart.  Make a hole approximately 4cm deep, place the seed inside and cover gently with soil. Water the seeds well to keep them nice and moist until the seed begins to sprout.  Seedlings should pop out of the ground in a week or two, keep in mind though that at the beginning sunflowers are slow growers. Once sprouted you may want to cover the seedling with a plastic milk bottle, with the bottom cut out or place mesh netting around them.  This will stop pests like birds attacking your hard work and will the give the sunflower seedlings a good head start. Happy gardening!