Children need safe play spaces, both indoor and outdoor. These play spaces should bring out the best in them and ensure they are comfortable to learn and explore their environment, and if their favourite play space can be found in their own garden, all the better. To keep them looking to their garden as an … Continue reading “How to Create a Limitless Outdoor Play Space”

A lot of research has been done on the advantages of spending time outdoors, especially for kids. Playing or interacting with others in an outdoor setting has been shown to be highly effective in a child’s development, something that we’re passionate about here at Garden Play. There’s a range of benefits on offer, from lowering … Continue reading “Helpful Tips to Encourage your Kids to Play outside More”

Summer is on its way! While it may be highly unpredictable on these shores, any day with sunshine is a chance to get out and spend time outdoors with your young ones, giving them the time to explore, learn and play. Here at Garden Play, we believe the garden is a great place to celebrate … Continue reading “Fun Garden Projects to Bust Summertime Boredom”

Your garden is a wonderful play area for your children, but it can also be a place to provide a platform to learn. There is plenty to look at, from different leaf-shapes, to how big herbs can grow from small seeds. You can also invite your children into gardening exercises that could end up becoming … Continue reading “Family Gardening: How to Get Kids Stuck In”