Colourful flowers, a scarecrow, raised growing beds and an enticing sensory den greeted visitors at this summer’s RHS Tatton Flower Show held on a country estate in Cheshire.
Mere Nature Kindergarten in Knutsford, Cheshire is the first early years setting to enter a school border at the event, with many of the nursery children getting involved with designing and creating it, including growing the majority of the plants from seed in their own greenhouse. They were supported by enthusiastic horticulturist and deputy manager Sarah Sanderson.
‘The RHS is promoting an ethos of gardening from a young age and this is something that I’m passionate about, having grown up in horticulture and agriculture,’ explains Sarah. ‘I think it’s really important to embed a love of nature and growing from as early an age as possible. We were really excited to successfully enter the show and I hope the experience will inspire our children to continue gardening. As well as learning about the natural world, it is great for children’s mental health and wellbeing.’
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