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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.

Share your creations with us on Facebook and Twitter @CUBGlearning #CUBGfamily

windowsill gardening download

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