Tag: royal horticultural society
Why the BBC needs to stop “dumbing down” garden shows
5 July 2010 - Jack Gardener
At Jacks Garden Store we have always been aware that gardening programmes on the BBC have had a vast number of loyal viewers. Recently Elizabeth Banks the first ever woman president of the Royal Horticultural Society has accused the BBC of “dumbing down” its garden shows such as Gardeners World. Banks went on to express […]
New research shows gardening ‘makes children happy and teaches new skills
29 June 2010 - Jack GardenerTime spent gardening at school can improve your child’s happiness as well as boosting their development. Research commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society looked at 1,300 teachers in 10 schools and found that when a school encouraged children to participate in gardening activities they became more confident, resilient, healthier and their readiness to learn also […]