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Don’t let the gloomy weather deter you from your garden

April 17, 2018 by Jenni 9 Comments

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It’s not looking like we will be having a Spring or Summer any time soon but it doesn’t mean we need to stay indoors. We know not to rely on the weather in the UK so how can we make our gardens a little more welcoming throughout the year and get out for some fresh air? I’ve been thinking of some ideas 

Putting a dome shelter, awning or canopy up in the garden can both protect from the suns rays (if we ever get any) and also from the rain meaning you shelter from the wind and rain and still enjoy being outdoors

 

Don’t let the gloomy weather deter you from your garden

 

A play house, children can stay sheltered whilst playing. There are a couple on offer in Groupon’s latest garden deals so a perfect time to get one ready for the Summer holidays

Solar lights can make a gloomy space a lot prettier and a fire pit can keep you warm on a colder day as well as giving a cosy feel and they are mesmerising to watch too

 

Don’t let the gloomy weather deter you from your garden

 

Make a bug hotel to encourage the wildlife and get the little ones involved

Get a mud kitchen, get the children to put on their scruffy clothes and waterproofs and enjoying getting their hands on playing with mud and water, while also developing important physical, social and emotional skills.

Set up an obstacle course.

Play catch, football or throw a frisby.

Do some chalk drawings on the flagged floor.

Make fairy houses out of plant pots.

Build sand castles in a sand pit.

Build a den.

Do a scavenger hunt, looking for y shaped twigs, heart shaped stones, birds, spiky objects and various leaves.

Use a camera to take photos around the garden of the wildlife you find.

Make pictures and get crafty from leaves and flowers you collect.

 

 

Don’t let the gloomy weather deter you from your garden

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah Bailey says

    April 17, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I am so after a fire pit though I think I would probably be a danger with one haha! But one day I will treat myself.

  2. Sheri - A Busy Bee's Life says

    April 17, 2018 at 10:30 pm

    Wow, a fire pit would be awesome to have but with a toddler sound, we would go for the solar lights.

  3. kacielmorgan says

    April 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

    The sun is actually shining in Cardiff today, so I may even get to spend some time in my garden 🙂

  4. rhianwestbury says

    April 18, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    I can not wait until I get a house so I can make some time to spend in the garden, I’d love to have some sort of wendy house/ area I can work in the garden for a change of scenery x

  5. forkwardthinkingfoodinista says

    April 18, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    Spending time in the garden is nice even if the weather is a little gloomy and dull x

  6. BeautyAndThePrince (@Lisasbeauties) says

    April 20, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    yup its that time of year again where we tidy our garden up usually treat it to something new to add , we built a park in the garden the other year, then added the decking and a hottub now i think im ready for a gazebo or some sort of sitting area

  7. Tanya says

    April 21, 2018 at 10:48 am

    I always wanted a playhouse when I was younger, they were always so much fun and could entertain for hours

  8. Danielle says

    April 23, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    We have big plans for our garden this year and we are going to start on it when we get back from
    Holiday.

  9. Emma Reed says

    May 3, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Oh I’m in love with that house!! Gorgeous. I will garden in all weather that’s my bit of me time.

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