1. Photography © Ray SpencePotatoesPhotography © Ray SpencePotato plants are fast growing, with lots of dark green foliage. Some produce attractive flowers. The potato…

1. Holiday care of the school gardenAll Photography © Ray SpenceThe school holidays can be a difficult time for garden care, particularly in summer in unpredictable weather.…

1. Photography © Ray SpenceMaking a paper potThis is a great way to save money and recycle old newspapers. Instead of buying plastic pots or trays to sow your seeds into,…

1. Sowing seed into pots or traysResources• Chosen seed compost • Pots/trays and trowel/fork, watering can Tools • with aincluding: ‘fine-rose’Growing plants from…

1. Photography © Ray SpenceCarrotsPhotography © Ray SpenceCarrots have attractive feathery green foliage above ground and crunchy orange (or yellow, white or purple) roots…

1. Photography © Ray SpenceCorianderPhotography © Ray SpenceThis leafy herb, also known as cilantro, is easy to grow for its fresh, young leaves. It can be grown indoors,…

1. Tomatoes A tomato plant is a fine thing to grace a sunny patio or balcony; standing tall or tumbling from a basket, dripping with glowing fruits. The fruits come in red,…

1. How to start a school gardening clubAll Photography © Ray SpenceGardening is a great way of getting young people growing their own fruit and vegetables and, crucially,…

1. Making a windowsill light reflector Since light only comes from one direction on a windowsill, plants tend to stretch towards the light, especially seedlings. To prevent…

1. Photography © Ray SpenceMixed Salad Baby leaf summer salads are quick and easy to grow in a window box, wide pot or tray. Buy a packet of mixed seed to grow a lovely…