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Showing the kids around Writtle College Garden
Pointing out the features in Shuttleworth garden
Taking questions from the audience
Bridgwater garden plants
The kids learnt about how different plants feel
We also looked at garden wildlife
Who knows what this is?
Finding wildlife in Chichester garden
But do the audience know what it is?
Of course they do!
Doing my best impression of… a ladybird
The kids choose their favourite features in Askham Bryan garden
Showing the kids some Spanish moss
What animal is this?
I know!
Choosing their favourite features in Capel Manor garden
What do you know about robins?
Learning all about robins
The kids vote for their favourite garden to win the People’s Choice
Time to get our hands dirty
Dirty hands!
We sowed lots of seeds – peas, beans, melon and sunflower
Who wants to plant some peas?
Perfecting their sowing technique
Handing out even more seeds
Silence fell over the room as everyone concentrated
Concentrate…
Have some more seeds!
The finished pots
Now time to make more mess
Making insect hotels
Ta-dah!
Next we had a look at some scented plants
Mmm, lemon sherbet!
Just time for a parting gift – grow your own pumpkin kits from Suttons Seeds
Front row seats at the Super Theatre to see me perform
All up on stage for a photo
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David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 years experience, in horticulture, David is as passionate about plants now as he was when he bought his first plant at a village fete.
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