Windowsill Gardening

Even if you don’t have a garden you can still grow plenty of plants on your windowsill.

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Where

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Theme

Natural World

Type of Activity

Making

Type of Session

Self Led

Making your own pots and watching seeds germinate is great fun. Download this activity for ideas about what you can grow and how you can make your pots extra fancy.

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