When leaves rot they slowly turn into compost, with the help of all the worms, bugs and tiny creatures that live in the soil. Compost is food and medicine for the soil, keeping our gardens healthy. Leaves that have fallen from trees make...
1 Rake up all the leaves you can find. 2 Spray them with water and pile them into a black rubbish bag. Tie the top of the bag and poke a few holes in it. Ideally place your bag somewhere where it will get some warm sun. Check every so often to...
Some trees drop their leaves as a way to survive frosty weather and save their energy so they can bounce back to life in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year are called evergreens.
Humus is basically the end point of compost. It is the dark spongy part of the soil that holds water and nutrients really well, helping plants grow strong and healthy.
Collect colourful autumn leaves and flowers to make a ‘sun catcher’ to hang in a tree or in your window.
Have you noticed how the sun is shining sideways through the trees and making longer shadows on the ground? As winter gets closer and the days get shorter, the sun sits lower in the sky. But what is really on the move the sun or the earth?